10 Symptoms of Tooth Infection
Symptom #8: Fever
Fever or pyrexia is an increase in the set point of body temperature that causes a feeling of coldness and resulting in muscle contractions to produce and conserve more heat in an attempt to reach the higher set point of body temperature. It is a common and non-specific symptom that can be seen in all infections (bacterial, viral, or parasitic) and non-infectious causes such as deep vein thrombosis and vasculitis.
Low grade fever is one of the body’s natural responses against infection as it helps enhance the immune system. To lower the temperature, antipyretics such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be useful.
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