Pyrexia - Fever
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Alternate Names : Elevated temperature, Hyperthermia, Pyrexia
Definition
Fever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to some disease or illness.
Pyrexia is simply another word for a fever. The word pyrexia comes from 'pyro', which means fire in Greek.
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hyperpyrexia
happa reksi noun a body temperature of above 411C
hypersecretion ...
Fever [Pyrexia]: History and physical examination
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)) ...
Fever (Pyrexia): Technically, fever is body temperature above 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C.). In practice a person is not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.).
Pyrexia: See dysentery.
Quinsy: An acute inflammation of the tonsils, often leading to an abscess. Synonyms: suppurative tonsillitis, cynanche tonsillaris, paristhmitis, sore throat.
Scarlatina: Scarlet fever. A contagious disease.
Pyrexia
A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection; Fever. [Wordnet]
Pythogenic Fever ...
Hyperpyrexia
Drug toxicity (eg, with amphetamines or cocaine), fever, heatstroke
Metabolic disturbances ...
HYPERPYREXIA (ELEVATION OF SYSTEMIC TEMPERATURE ABOVE 1040-1060 F.)"(1) Prevent it by Ice Cap, Cold Mitten Friction at 500-400 F., or Cold Towel Rub at 600-500 F., 2-3 times a day, when temperature rises above 101.50 F.
Hyperpyrexia has been reported when amitriptyline is administered with anticholinergic agents or with neuroleptic drugs, particularly during hot weather.
A fever (pyrexia) is an increase above normal body temperature, which ordinarily ranges between 96.0° F and 99.5° F (35.5° C and 37.5° C) if measured by mouth (orally).
A fever, or pyrexia, is when the body's temperature rises above normal. In many cases it resolves as the cause disappears, but in some instances it can be a sign of something more serious.
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Pyrexia fever / abnormally high body temperature
Radiation-Enteritis functional disorder of the large and small bowel that occurs during or following a course of radiotherapy to the abdomen, pelvis, or rectum.
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Fever (also called pyrexia) is defined as body temperature that is higher than normal for each individual. It generally indicates that there is an abnormal process occurring in the body.
fever (Also called pyrexia.) - an abnormal temperature of the body. A fever generally indicates that there is an abnormal process occurring in the body.
At the end of a few days the lungs become congested and pneumonic, the pulse weak, hyperpyrexia appears, and death ensues.
Symptoms may be modified if antibiotics are given to treat a child presenting with pyrexia and haematological signs of sepsis, raised Erythrocyte: Red blood cell whose main function is the transport of oxygen and CO 2 .
Malignant Hyperpyrexia see Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant Hyperthermia
Mandibulo Dysostosis see Treacher Collins syndrome
Manic Depression see Bipolar disorder
Mannosidosis see Mucopolysaccharide diseases and Associated diseases ...
Heat Hyperpyrexia (Heat Emergencies)
Heat Stroke (Heat Emergencies)
Heat Emergencies
Heimlich Maneuver for Choking in the Conscious Adult (Choking in the Conscious Adult)
Heimlich Maneuver for the Conscious Child (Choking in the Conscious Child) ...
Hyperpyrexia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
Hypersplenism
Hypertelorism with Esophageal Abnormalities and Hypospadias
Hypertelorism-Hypospadias Syndrome
hypertelorism-hypospadius syndrome (obsolete) ...
Abnormal elevations of temperature result from either hyperthermia or pyrexia (fever). Hyperthermia results from failure of thermal control mechanisms.
Fever (also known as pyrexia, or a febrile response from the Latin word febris, meaning fever, and archaically known as ague) is a frequent medical symptom that describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels that are above normal (the ...
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They include a panic-like delirium, hyperpyrexia, hypertension. (sometimes with subdural or subarachnoid haemorrhage), cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular collapse, seizures, .status epilepticus, and death.
They may develop intermittent fevers in the absence of infection (sterile pyrexias) and may have seizures. They stop developing new skills and begin losing skills they had already acquired (developmental regression).
Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia
Considerations
Normal body temperature may change during any given day. It is usually highest in the evening. Other factors that may affect body temperature are: ...
Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia
Definition of Fever:
Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
A fever (also termed pyrexia) is a higher-than-normal body temperature. It is a symptom caused by a variety of illnesses.
Sweating sickness (Miliary fever) is a disease characterised by pyrexia, profuse sweats and an eruption of miliary vesicles or sudamina.
Persistent erythema nodosum
Pyrexia
Arthralgia
Usually Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) ...
A high-grade lymphoma developing during the course of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; associated with cachexia, pyrexia, dysproteinaemia, and lymphomas with multinucleated tumour cells.
ease mild to moderate pain - for example, headaches, sprains, toothache or the symptoms of a cold
control a fever (high temperature, also known as pyrexia) - for example, when someone has the flu (influenza)
How it works ...
Trismus
Tetanic spasms, especially in the face (risus sardonicus) and back muscles (opisthotonus)
Hypersympathetic autonomic disturbances: tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperpyrexia, dysrhythmias
Treatment ...
CMV syndrome and fever of unknown origin (known as pyrexia) are complications that may occur. CMV is a common a cause of serious disability such as neural tube defects.
As the disease evolves, blisters and sheets of desquamation develop. The blisters rupture easily.
Mucous membranes are frequently involved.
There is an associated pyrexia and malaise.
Nikolsky sign is positive.
Pulmonary hypertension - child
Pulmonary stenosis - child
Pulmonary valve stenosis - child
PVT
Pyelonephritis
Pyloric stenosis
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Pyodermia significa fistulans
Pyogenic arthritis
Pyrexia of unknown origin ...
Hyperpyrexia
HyperRHO S/D Full Dose - Medication
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
Hypersplenism
Hypertelorism with Esophageal Abnormalities and Hypospadias ...
Hyperpyrexia - malignant
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Hyperserotonemia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic
Hypersplenism
Hypertension
Hypertension - essential
Hypertension - malignant
Hypertension - medication related
Hypertension - renovascular ...
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