The body's temperature can be increased by exercise, hot baths, hot weather, warm foods or drink and too many clothes. Recommended Treatment Low grade fevers may help fight off an infection and should not be treated immediately. Contact your physician or pharmacist before taking one of the above products if you consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day. Do not use ibuprofen if you have a history of ulcer disease, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or an allergy to aspirin. For complete instructions, see directions outlined in packaging.
Most fevers last two to three days.
A fever usually causes no permanent damage unless it reaches 107 F or higher. Minimize the clothing and blankets. Keep the room at a normal room temperature. Monitor your temperature with a thermometer. Make sure you are taking in enough liquids.