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Fever is a natural response of the body that helps in fighting off foreign substances, such as microorganisms, toxins, etc. Body temperature is set by the thermoregulatory center, located in an area in the brain called hypothalamus. Body temperature is not constant all day, but actually is lowest at 6 A.M. and highest around 4-6 P.M. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Many individuals suffer with seasonal allergies, including hay fever, that affects the nose and eyes. Commonly caused by dust, pollen and animal dander, many allergy sufferers often especially begin to feel the effects during the spring months as the trees and flowers begin to bloom. Watery, red and itchy eyes combined with a stuffy and/or runny nose are just a few of the symptoms relating to hay fever.
Fever blisters or cold sores are usually the blisters which appear on the lips and in the outer edges of the mouth. It is very small but painful. After few days they form a scab and also display a clear liquid. Usually it is caused by the herpes virus. If due to some any other reason this virus is triggered off then it results into cold sores or fever blisters. There is not any permanent cure for fever blisters but with the help of the home remedies its severity and frequency can be reduced. Usually they appear after cold, fever stress during menstruation and also due to exposure to the sun. Several home remedies are there which will reduce the affect of fever blisters. Related Article Tags: , ,
Fever blister or cold sores are very unpleasant for the sufferer and the worst part is that they are caused by a virus which doesn't leave your body after healing, but stays there and reactivates periodically. If you had fever blisters once, you will most likely have them again. The virus usually hits when your body is weakened. Besides looking very bad, cold sores are also very painful and disturbing. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A part of the brain called the hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat. When all is well in the body, the hypothalamus is set at the normal body temperature. Fever develops when the hypothalamus is set to a higher-than-normal temperature. This resetting of the hypothalamus is usually caused by small molecules called pyrogens in the blood. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
When your baby has a fever or cold, your first urge is to run right to the pediatrician. But, mild colds and fevers are common, and often don't require a visit to the doctor, just some at home management. Here are some techniques to help manage colds and fever at home, and some information to help you know when to call the doctor. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies. You can contract hay fever due to certain air borne dust particles exposed in the environment. These dust particles can be pollen, dander which can cause allergic reaction. Hay fever problem mainly begins from surroundings by which anyone can be affected. Staying away, from any of the allergy triggering factors is the best solution. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Fever Blisters, also known as Cold Sores usually happen when someone has recently caught fever or cold, and has suffered from it for a long time, or when Herpes Virus has infected the person. The infection is actually contagious, and can be transferred from an infected person to a healthy person quite easily. The sores start to appear on the outer edge of the mouth, and seem to be filled with fluid in the beginning, which later turn into scabs. Sometimes, even prolonged stress and anxiety, as well as menstruation in women, can also be the causes of such sores. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Are you suffering from hay fever ? Get to know why hay fever occurs, how to cure your hay fever , natural remedies for hay fever.
Fever, a very common condition among everyone is caused when the body temperature gets elevated than the normal temperature. Our body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus present at the base of the brain. It regulates the body temperature and keeps it according to the need. Common fever occurs in almost every human being irrespective of sex and age, and it occurs more than once in every one. Fever can also be caused by some serious diseases like malaria, pneumonia, infection, flu, cold, cancer etc. Sometimes fever is caused due to the side effects of medicines you are on. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Typhoid Fever disease is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It is a common diseasein the sub continent and affects all age groups. The poor hygiene conditions, open sanitation habits, flies, sale of exposed food, and illiteracy is responsible for this disease. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Yellow fever, which is also known as sylvatic fever and viral hemorrhagic fever or VHF, is a severe infectious disease caused by a type of virus called a flavivirus. This flavivirus can cause outbreaks of epidemic proportions throughout Africa and tropical America. Related Article Tags: , ,
Spring and fall are the two worst months for seasonal allergies. Hay fever can cause anything from a runny nose to an inflamed nasal lining. Find out all the details of this condition that causes such dread in many each year.
Q fever is an infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans. Q fever is caused by a microbe called "Coxiella burnetii." This microbe can survive for months and even years in dust or soil. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe an acute viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. The virus that causes glandular fever is known as Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever mainly affects young adults. A chronic form of glandular fever is one of the suggested causes of chronic fatigue syndrome. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Yellow fever is a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas. It can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Influenza is a type of viral infection which should not be taken lightly as it affects the respiratory system. Symptoms include aching muscles, fever and headache and more. Since it is viral, it can spread from one person to another which is why, doctors will advice a healthy life, diet and ways to avoid it.
About 40 million people in the United States suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, on a regular basis. For many people, these types of allergies have become a regular nuisance to deal with year round and are not just a temporary inconvenience that they have to deal with for a few months each year in the fall or spring. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is usually caused by a reaction to pollen, Trees, grass and weeds are the most common sources of pollen grains that are dispersed in the air. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Chicken pox is a common affliction that affects people of all ages but is most commonly seen in children. The symptoms of chicken pox are red bumps on the body that turn into blisters and that increase in quantity over several days. The bumps may look like insect bites or a rash and is often difficult to diagnose the first few days. Often, it is accompanied by a fever. Watch the bumps to see if they turn into blisters and if more bumps emerge over a few days.
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