Fever as a Danger Sign
All of us have had the experience of getting fever. Most of the time fever alone without any other symptoms (like headache, vomits) is not much of a problem.
But fever in combination with other symptoms (headache, vomits, skin rash) is something to be worried about. Seek urgent medical help! Did you know that sometimes fever in combination with other symptoms (headache, vomits, skin rash) could be fatal.
Also, never forget the look (appearance) of the person having fever. A sunken, lethargic look is also a hint to act to seek urgent medical attention.
As noted above, thus it is important to know when does fever becomes a Danger Sign. By Danger Sign is meant that if nothing is done urgently it could lead to a catastrophic situation leading to fatal or non-fatal outcomes.
Non-fatal outcome of fever is prolonged hospitalization leading to increased costs, disturbances to family members, etc.
It is important to keep in mind and be watchful to identify when is fever becoming a Danger Sign and act urgently. Timely intervention can save a life.
Remember, fever is a symptom of something happening in the body.
