This Won't Hurt A Bit

Can Fever Cause Brain Damage?

You got a fever, and the only prescription is more...antipyretics? In this episode we break down what a fever is, why a fever is, as well as when and how to treat a fever. How hot can a fever get? Can it damage your brain? Is there such thing as a low grade fever? Do emergency departments have fancy Tylenol? All this plus hallucinations, seizures, and the…

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• ▶ Why Are We Taking People To Emergency Room For A Fever at 0:19 Share Transcript
• ▶ What Is A Fever at 2:22 Share Transcript
• ▶ Why Do You Get A Fever at 4:07 Share Transcript
• ▶ Should You Bring Your Kid To The Emergency Room When They Have A Fever at 4:58 Share Transcript
• ▶ What Is A Body Temperature When Brain Damage Occur at 5:17 Share Transcript
• ▶ Can I Get Brain Damage From A Very High Fever at 6:01 Share Transcript
• ▶ What Is Hyperthermia at 6:31 Share Transcript

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