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Can I Get Brain Damage From a Very High Fever · This Won't Hurt a Bit

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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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  1. Why Are We Taking People to Emergency Room for a Fever at 0:19

    Most people polled for this podcast said they take their loved ones to the ER for a fever because they are hoping the emergency room doctors could do… Full answer

  2. What Is a Fever at 2:22

    The textbook definition of a fever is 100.4 Fahrenheit and 38 Celcius. Full answer

  3. Why Do You Get a Fever at 4:07

    Higher temperatures cause enzymes to work better to fight and infection, while the bacteria and viruses slow down in high temperatures. Full answer

  4. Should You Bring Your Kid to the Emergency Room When They Have a Fever at 4:58

    If you are worried, by all means you should bring your kid to the ER. There is no harm. Also, doctors can't really tell you not to do it. Full answer

  5. What Is a Body Temperature When Brain Damage Occur at 5:17

    Doctors are not generally concerned with how high the fever is (until a certain point), but rather they look for symptoms of what else is going on with the… Full answer

  6. Can I Get Brain Damage From a Very High Fever at 6:01

    Fever is controlled by hypothalamus in the brain, and it functions kind of like a thermostat. Your brain is not going to self-destruct by overheating. Full answer

  7. What Is Hyperthermia at 6:31

    Hyperthermia is a medical condition when external factors are causing your body to overheat, and your body is not able to cool itself. Full answer

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