Doctor advices when a fever needs immediate medical help
Fever is most associated with infection, but according to doctor some “warning signs” should not be disregarded as, while most fevers can be effectively managed, certain symptom would indicate you need to attend A&E.
The most acute are when you, or anyone with a fever, shows signs of extreme difficulty in breathing, is confused, severely weak or severely dehydrated – or other symptoms which suggest the illness is taking a more serious path.
Those with more acute or persistent symptoms of illness should not purely rely on online advice but consult a qualified medical practitioner who can reach a judgment of why they are showing signs of fever and what is the best practice of dealing with it.
The elderly, young and those with existing illness are among those who need more specific attention with any illness, including those who have a fever.
The most important thing to be aware is that it is the illness and accompanying signs rather than the fever itself which is problematic, doctor advises people to manage conditions at home using medication or treatments readily available, keeping themselves hydrated by consuming lots of water, unless warned otherwise, to manage and treat most simple symptoms that accompany the fever.
Self treatment of more sever conditions with medical care being obtained promptly by going to an A&E will treat these causes properly but people should always follow up on any medical decisions with appropriate doctor visits.