10 Fever Symptoms
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Dehydration
Dehydration commonly accompanies fevers. When the body loses more fluids through sweating than are being replenished, and it doesn't have enough water to carry out normal functions, it's at risk of becoming dehydrated. Generally, the higher the fever, the more dehydrated an individual can become.3‘Dehydration.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 19 Sept. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
A person with a fever is especially at risk of dehydration if the fever is accompanied by excessive sweating. Headaches, fatigue and thirst are common indications of dehydration. People with a fever should drink sufficient fluids and electrolyte replacements.
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