10 Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth
Symptom #6: Fever
Fever, pyrexia, or febrile response is the increase in set point of body temperature beyond the normal range. It causes a feeling of coldness and the contraction of muscles in an effort to produce and conserve heat. Fever is a common and non-specific symptom that can be seen in most infections (viral, bacterial, or parasitic) and conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, vasculitis, and more.
Fever (low grade) is thought to be one of the body’s natural responses against infection as it enhances the immune system. It can be managed using antipyretics such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs.
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