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The adage dates to the time of Hippocrates when fever was not well understood. His idea was the fever was the disease, and starving the sick person would starve the disease. In 1574, John Withals published "Fasting is a great remedie of feuer" in a dictionary. The adage states that eating will help cure a cold; not eating will help cure a fever ...
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Rarely a fever may trigger a febrile seizure, with this being more common in young children. [4] Fevers do not typically go higher than 41 to 42 °C (106 to 108 °F). [6] A fever can be caused by many medical conditions ranging from non-serious to life-threatening. [13]
When to Worry About Having Chills Without a Fever Chills that go away quickly on their own likely shouldn’t be concerning. But, if they keep coming back and persist, it’s time to call your ...
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When people have diarrhea it is recommended that they continue to eat healthy food, and babies continue to be breastfed. [2] If commercial ORS is not available, homemade solutions may be used. [9] In those with severe dehydration, intravenous fluids may be required. [2] Most cases, however, can be managed well with fluids by mouth. [10]
At 26 months, the study found, children developed allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. In rare cases, children may go on to develop a fifth allergy, called eosinophilic esophagitis, by 35 months old.
The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods, although additional sources of vitamin B12 are needed for those following a vegan diet. [4] Various nutrition guides are published by medical and governmental institutions to educate individuals on what they should be eating to be healthy.