Can you die from a fever that is not treated?

Answer 1

While most times, the fever cools off after a day or two, if it's in the hundreds, yes it's highly possible. I had a hundred four and had to stay in bed a week! With medicine!

Answer 2

It depends on what is causing the fever. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. Some low grade temps are beneficial and are actually the bodies defence against certain organisms that die or are killed off by slight elevations in the body temp. A good rule of thumb is to not treat fevers of less than 101 unless the body aches are just unbearable. People often run to the Doc, insist on antibiotics, which are usually written for a course of 7 to 10 days, which had the person let the body do its work, the problem would have been over in the same amount of time or less. The antibiotics didn't fix the problem in 10 days, the 10 days fixed the problem. And if a fever is caused by a virus, antibiotics are totally ineffective in treating the underlying cause of the fever. The main thing to think about is what other symptoms are present. The body does not under normal circumstances, raise its core temp unless there is an underlying cause. Make sure to keep hydrated and to not overheat with covers, clothing. or room temp. Pay attention to anything that is different, such as the color or smell of your urine, any neck or jaw pain, any inflammation of a joint, or a sore that may have become infected. Failure to treat the underlying cause of the fever is what may lead to more serious illness or death.

Answer 3

Possible, yes. If not from the fever directly, perhaps indirectly. From the underlying cause of the fever. Depends how long the fever continues. If a couple of days--no. If that fever continues a week or more, you need to see a doctor to find a cause.

Answer 4

one may die, depending on the underlying reason y one has fever. u see fever is not a disease, but rather a symptom of a disease. like for instance there is infection in some part of the body , fever can be expected. it's the body's natural reaction to fight the ongoing problem inside. there is a rise n bloodflow in that area as the body is sending more white blood cells to the affected area, that explains the rise in body temperature. if body temperature is not controlled and increases more, convulsion will occur and dehydration as well. all together the disease, too high fever, and dehydration can cause death to the patient.

Answer 5

Well it depends on how high the fever is for starters if it gets too high your body can basicllay boil your blood can be soo hot it damages your brain and veins so if your running an extremely high fever go see a doctor but dont try to shock you tempature done you can really hurt yourself

Answer 6

You will not die from a fever. However if the fever is prolong and it weaken your body, then some other illness may develop and kill you instead.

Answer 7

That depends on the underlying condition causing the fever. An adult with a temperature over 102F should get medical attention

Answer 8

Anna Nicole had one of 105 they reported--of course she had other problems and is still a mystery. Tyenol will help bring the fever down and cold drinks and baths--don't let it continue too long.

Answer 9

The fever in and of itself will not kill you, but what the fever does to you in setting up other health issues can

Answer 10

Fever is only a sign or symptom of an underlying sickness. Whether or not a person could die depends on the underlying sickness or disease she or he has.