Fever can be an indication of a number of possible conditions. The following list of symptoms will help to narrow down the cause.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Flushed face
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Heat rash
- Damp hair
- Warm environment with clothing that is too heavy
Possible Cause: Overheating
Symptoms
- Sever cold symptoms (See Colds) come on abruptly
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Dry cough
- Possible fever
- Possible vomiting
- Headache
- Body aches
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Wheezing
Possible Cause: Flu
Symptoms
- Fever higher than 37.8 degrees Celsius
- Ear ache
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Fluid in the ear
Possible Cause: Ear Infection
Symptoms
- Small blister-like sores in the mouth and on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet (Can also be located on the buttocks)
- Mild fever
- Sore throat
- Loss of appetite
Possible Cause: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Symptoms
- Small red blisters inside the mouth or on the lips
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Lack of appetite or refusal to eat
- Bad breath
- Possible dehydration
Possible Cause: Gingivostomatitis
Symptoms
- Fever between 38.3 and 40.5 degrees Celsius for two to five days
- Runny nose
- Raised pinkish rash on the torso
- Rash spreads to the neck, face, and arms
Possible Cause: Roseola
Symptoms
- Typical cold symptoms (See Colds)
- Deep chest cough that progressively worsens (sounds like a bark)
- High fever
- Hard breathing that is noisy
- Whistle when inhaling
- Wheezing when exhaling
- Symptoms are more severe at night
Possible Cause: Croup
Symptoms
- Pain during urination
- Frequent urination
- Pelvic area tenderness
- Fever
- Nausea
- Possible vomiting
Possible Cause: Urinary Tract Infection
Symptoms
- Typical cold symptoms (See Colds) that continue to worsen
- Persistent cough
- Hard and fast breathing that is much labored
- Fever and chills
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Irritability
- Headache
- Pain in the chest or stomach
- Wheezing
Possible Cause: Pneumonia
Symptoms
- Fever
- Nausea
- Cramps
- Chills
- Vomiting or diarrhea
Possible Cause: Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
Symptoms
- High fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Irritability
Possible Cause: Blood Infection (Seek medical attention immediately.)
Symptoms
- Chest or nasal congestion
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Body aches
- Fever
- Headache
- Breathing trouble (from congestion)
Likely Cause: Cold
Symptoms
- Typical cold symptoms (See Colds)
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Possible low-grade fever
- Harsh cough that is non productive
- Wheezing
- A child’s ribs will move inward when breathing
Likely Cause: Bronchitis/Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Symptoms
- Throat pain
- Fever
- Chills
- Swollen glands in the neck
- Tonsils may be swollen
- Tonsils may be bright red and flecked with white.
- Cold symptoms may accompany other symptoms
Likely Cause: Sore Throat