Can a fever really cook your brain? i.e. you have a fever but your body feels cold so you stay under the blankets you feel comfortable but to others your body's on fire. Can this fry your brain?
2007-03-06 11:03:26 · 2 answers · asked by marcusantcoleman 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It would take a high degree of fever to do that kind of damage. Actually, in the training that I have received, it has been said not to lower a fever until 103 degrees. A fever is the bodies natural way to "burn" up bacteria and other germs.
Paramedic in SC
2007-03-06 11:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by JD, MAPSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes.
Having shivers has nothing to do with your internal body temperature when you're unwell. Get a good digital thermometer and keep an eye on things. If you think you're in danger, go to the ER or call 911.
2007-03-06 19:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋