10 Myocarditis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Fever and Chills
Fever is a febrile response. It occurs when the set point in the body’s temperature increases beyond the normal range. This causes the muscles to contract and a feeling of being cold. The cold feeling is known as chills. The body will then continue to produce and conserve heat. In young children, a fever can lead to febrile seizures.
A fever can be caused by various conditions such as viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, appendicitis, vasculitis, side effect of medication, cancer, and more. Temperatures can be decreased with the use of antipyretics such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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