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Why I get fever?

Fever no be sickness by itself.

Na signal.

E mean say your body dey respond to something.

Most times, fever mean say your immune system dey fight infection.

Normal body temperature dey around:

36.5–37.5°C

Fever na when temperature reach 38°C or higher.

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Why fever dey happen

Fever dey happen when your brain increase your body temperature.

This help your body:

• slow down the infection
• activate immune defense
• fight bacteria and virus

Fever na part of your body protection system.

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Common causes of fever

Most common causes include:

• malaria
• viral infection (common cold, flu, COVID 19)
• bacterial infection (ear infection, sore throat)
• chest infection
• urinary tract infection

Fever fit also happen after:

• vaccination
• inflammation
• stress

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When fever no too serious

Fever no too dangerous if:

• e mild
• e reduce after few days
• you still dey active
• you dey drink water

Cause of fever na the important thing.

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When to see doctor urgently

See doctor if fever follow:

• confusion
• breathing problem
• stiff neck
• serious weakness
• vomiting
• seizure

Or if fever last more than 3–5 days.

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Key message

Fever na normal body defense.

Understanding am help dey reduce fear.

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Medical References

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• CDC
• American Heart Association / Relevant body
• Peer-reviewed clinical guidelines

Medical Disclaimer

This article na for education purpose only. E no replace medical advice from qualified health professional. Always talk to doctor or trained health worker about your health concerns.