In pinpointing a fever's cause, your doctor may ask you about:
Cold or flu symptoms
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Burning or pain with urination
Pain or discomfort in any part of your body
Contacts with sick people at home, work or school
The types of food you've eaten recently
Any recent exposures you have had to animals, including pets
Whether you have any implanted prosthetic or...
We sometimes get questions from our members about white spots on the skin and whether this is an indication of skin cancer, for... Read more »
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Strawberry mark; Vascular skin changes; Angioma cavernosum; Capillary hemangioma; Hemangioma simplexSymptomsSkin markings that look like blood... Read more »
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Enteric feverSymptomsEarly symptoms include fever, general ill-feeling, and abdominal pain. A high (typically over 103 degrees Fahrenheit) fever and... Read more »
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Acute rheumatic feverSymptomsAbdominal painFeverHeart (cardiac) problems, which may not have symptoms, or may result in shortness of breath and chest... Read more »
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will... Read more »
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious disease brought on by a specific type of bacteria carried by ticks.Alternative NamesSpotted... Read more »