I have a friend who I am concerned about. She gets frequent high fevers (almost daily) with no other symptoms and the doctors cannot explain it. I have been in the room with her, so I know it's not a trick such as a hot lightbulb or something. This may sound mean, but I know her and she has pulled things before for attention. Is it POSSIBLE at all to make yourself sick in this manner? PLEASE help! Thank you!
2007-01-09 07:22:29 · 4 answers · asked by Lori B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
She might not be giving herself the fever, but she may be giving herself something to CAUSE a fever. Some medications can cause a fever, and she could be taking them beforehand. If she's doing things for attention, try and talk to her. She'll much rather talk to a close friend then someone she thinks is a spy. Let her work out her problems on her own, and don't rush things, but do offer a helping hand to let her know she's not alone.
2007-01-09 07:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is. I have seen people that were totally fine, suddenly claim to be sick and throw up, I have seen people hold on to fever and sickness longer than is necessary for the attention. The mind is an incredible organ and by thinking about something, I think you can make it happen. I think your friend could very well be giving herself her own fever for attention. I'm not saying that she definitely is, just don't rule it out.
2007-01-09 07:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by ltlchk_2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many years ago, there was a practice of giving psychiatric patients fever by injecting them with malaria parasites. This was supposed to help cure whatever illness they had - they don't do that anymore, for obvious reasons.
2016-03-14 03:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Fever is your bodies way of fighting or passing an infection. Hope this helps.
2007-01-09 07:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that your friend may be making herself sick or she may really have a medical problem. As for her temperature...how high is high? Is there any reason you can think of as to why she needs attention?
Suggest to her that she be screened for a hormonal imbalance and if that's negative, she should consider mental health services to rule out a psychological motivation.
2007-01-09 07:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋