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Fever Report

Fever, also called pyrexia, is the elevation of the body temperature at or above 37 degrees Celsius, or approximately 99 degrees Fahrenheit. A feverish person often feels cold despite an increased body temperature. A fever may be associated with increases in heart rate, muscle tone and shivering.


What we've learned from patients who report Fever

Symptom severities

Severe
8
Moderate
19
Mild
33
None
105

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Fever

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Fever
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Tylenol 9   Tylenol: 15%
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 8   Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): 13%
Ibuprofen 4   Ibuprofen: 7%
Motrin 1   Motrin: 2%
Penicillin VK 1   Penicillin VK: 2%
Tramadol-Acetaminophen 1   Tramadol-Acetaminophen: 2%
Advil 1   Advil: 2%
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) test 1   Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) test: 2%
Prednisone 1   Prednisone: 2%
Tylenol Caplet Extra Strength 1   Tylenol Caplet Extra Strength: 2%
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole) 1   Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole): 2%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 2%
Aspirin 1   Aspirin: 2%
No treatments 1   No treatments: 2%
Augmentin 1   Augmentin: 2%

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