Human body temperature is maintained at 37ยฐC or 98.6ยฐF. Fever is a term used to describe an increase in the body temperature by about 1ยฐC. Fever is believed to be the bodyโs defence mechanism to fight disease-causing pathogens.
There are countless causes of fever. It ranges from simple to complex depending on the causative agent, duration, and type of fever. The metabolic processes in the body are critically temperature dependent and a personโs body temperature rarely varies by more than 1ยฐC from baseline.
Over the counter medicines like paracetamol are effective in reducing mild fever. But if tests reveal an infection then appropriate treatment is needed as per your doctorโs advice.