what is the difference between a hot flash and a fever?
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A fever is never caused by a menopausal hot flash symptom. If you feel hot and your temperature taken by a thermometer is abnormally high, you are experiencing a fever, not a hot flash.
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They're not the same thing." Spicy " is the combination & amount of spices you put into a dish. "Hot", of course, is how much of any type of pepper (& how hot that particular pepper is ) that you add to a dish. Don't be afraid to try a dish (especially ethnic dishes) just because it calls for hot peppers in some form.
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Mild or moderate states of fever (up to 105 °F [40.55 °C]) cause weakness or exhaustion but are not in themselves a serious threat to health. More serious fevers, in which body temperature rises to 108 °F (42.22 °C) or more, can result in convulsions and death.
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Fever is a rise in body temperature higher than the normal. A body temperature of more than 38.3 degrees Celsius (101 degrees Fahrenheit) may be considered as having a fever. ... The normal oral (mouth) temperature for an adult is 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Flushing: Many people with fever experience flushing, or red cheeks. This happens when the body opens blood vessels — a process known as vasodilation — which increases blood flow to the skin and causes flushing. Sweating and dehydration.
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The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that regulates body temperature. A dysfunction of the hypothalamus can cause your body to temporarily become over heated (hot flash) or chilled (cold flash). Sometimes, chills and shivering may occur as a hot flash fades, causing you to feel hot and cold.
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Viral fever is the intense fever that lasts for three to five days, accompanied by severe chills and body ache. Dengue fever, on the other hand, is transmitted by the tiger mosquito (Aedes Aegypti).
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Normal body temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius. A mild fever is 38ºC–38.9°. A high fever is 39ºC–39.9°C. A very high fever is 40°C or higher.
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A dysfunction of the hypothalamus can cause your body to temporarily become over heated (hot flash) or chilled (cold flash). Sometimes, chills and shivering may occur as a hot flash fades, causing you to feel hot and cold. Menopause and perimenopause are not the only reasons you may experience hot and cold flashes.
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Your normal body temperature is approximately 37C. A fever is usually when your body temperature is 37.8C or higher. You may feel warm, cold or shivery. You can find out if you have a fever by using a thermometer to take your temperature.
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In general, during a hot flash, a feeling of warmth suddenly floods your face and upper body. Your face and neck may turn red, like your skin is flushed or you're blushing. Red blotches may also appear on your skin.
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Having a fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but usually isn't a cause for concern unless it reaches 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. For infants and toddlers, a slightly elevated temperature may indicate a serious infection.
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When to seek medical attention: Call your doctor or seek medical attention if any of the following conditions exist: Your temperature climbs to 103°F or higher. The fever has lasted more than three days. You have previously fainted or feel like you are about to faint.
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Brain damage from a fever generally will not occur unless the fever is over 107.6°F (42°C). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom go over 105°F (40.6°C) unless the child is overdressed or in a hot place. Febrile seizures do occur in some children.
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So if you have a fever, basically it [almost always] means you have an infection," Dr Young said. But both bacteria and viruses can cause fevers and there's no specific difference between a fever caused by bacteria and one caused by viruses.
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A low-grade fever is often classified as an oral temperature that is above 98.6° F (37° C) but lower than 100.4° F (38° C) for a period of 24 hours. 1 A fever of 103° F (39° C) or higher is more concerning in adults. Fevers, though uncomfortable, play a key role in helping your body fight off many infections.
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Your body temperature fluctuates slightly throughout the day. A high temperature is also known as a fever. Generally, a fever is a rise of body temperature above the normal daily variation. Normal temperature varies depending on the person, the body site where temperature is measured, and the time of day.