10 Gingivitis Symptoms
Symptom #7: Fever
Fever or pyrexia is a common and non-specific symptom that is often seen in various condition such as infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic), deep vein thrombosis, vasculitis, cancer, and more. It occurs when the set point of the body temperature increases above the normal range.
This causes muscle contractions and the patient to feel cold. It results in greater efforts in heat production and conservation. Fever can be managed using antipyretics such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs.
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