A viral fever is an acute viral infection due to seasonal changes and infection in the environment. The typical body temperature of human is 98.4°F. Any body temperature above this is called fever. A raise of body temperature is common symptom of viral fever. During season change its affect all group of people.
Runny nose, coughing, nausea, exhaustion, and body aches are some common symptom of viral fever. The average viral fever duration is three to five days; however some viral infections can cause fever to last up to fourteen days. If you feel any symptom of viral fever you should consult your physician.
Symptom of Viral Fever
People may experience following symptom during viral fever.
- Muscle and joint pains
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Running nose
- High fever, up to 104 degrees
- Swelling in face
- Dehydration
- Occasional chills
- Eye redness or burning of eyes
- Rashes on skin
- Nausea / Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
Cause of Viral Fever
Depending on the type of virus attack the body, there are several causes of viral fever.
- Contact with infected person
- Air droplets inhalation
- Food indigestion
- Mosquito bites
- Unprotected sex
- Body fluids exchange
- Contact with infected animals
Treatment of Viral Fever
The treatment of viral fever depends on the severity of the illness. Doctors frequently use drugs to treat viral fever symptoms and lower the temperature. Self-medication can make your condition worse. You have to consult your physician or family doctor for this.
