Mild fever

Physical discomfort is frequently connected to fever, and most people feel better after getting treatment for their fever. However, you could or might not need medical attention for the fever alone, depending on your age, physical health, and the underlying reason for your fever. Numerous scientists think that fever is the body's natural defense mechanism against illness. Fever can also have a variety of non-infectious causes.

The reason for the fever determines the appropriate treatment. For a bacterial infection like strep throat, for instance, antibiotics would be prescribed. Over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen and naproxen are the most frequently used therapies for fever. Aspirin shouldn't be given to kids or teenagers because Reye's syndrome has been linked to it.

There are times when you may experience a "fever of unknown origin," in which case the underlying condition may be unusual or obscure, such as a persistent infection, a connective tissue disorder, cancer, or another issue.