Aches, Pain, Fever Center - West Babylon, NY
West Babylon Family Physician Doctors for Aches, Pain, FeverType of Physician: Family Physician What is a Family Physician? A certification by the Board of Family Practice; practitioners prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages, placing special emphasis on the care of families on a continuing basis. They have received a broad range of training that includes surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and geriatrics. Specialty: Family Practice Common Name: Family Doctor Family Physician Doctors in West Babylon * Michael A Raio Jr. DO  Nassau Suffolk Medical Practice  Nassau Suffolk Medical Practice  Family Medicine Associates of West Babylon  Family Medicine Associates of West Babylon  Family Medicine Associates of West Babylon  Babylon Village Medical Associates  Babylon Village Medical Associates  Babylon Village Medical Associates  Babylon Village Medical Associates  Maccone Muratori & Desai MDs  Drs Guida & Savino LLP  Drs Guida & Savino LLP  Drs Guida & Savino LLP  Drs Guida & Savino LLP  Doctors Care  Ryan M Cahill DO PC  Doctors Care  Island Primary Medical Associates  South Shore Medical Associates  South Shore Medical Associates  Island Total Medical Care PC  Quintana Family Medical  Yin Lee Chin MD  Norman P Haywood DO PC  Robert F Mazzeo MD  Joseph P Terranova MD  Priti Patel MD  Drs Collin & Austriacu  Jeffrey M Nakhjavan MD PLLC  Jacqueline Spencer DO PC  Anthony Termini DO  South Shore Medical Care PC  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Rosanne M Cebelenski MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Thomas Hodyl MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Center  Felix M German MD  Family Medical Care of Babylon  Family Medical Care of Babylon  Family Medical Care of Babylon  Joseph Dic DO  Preventive Medical Care  Long Island Health & Wellness  Mary Jennifer DeMarco DO  Amityville Family Practice  Amityville Family Practice  North Babylon Family Care  Bebirian J Richard MD  Drs Foto & Ferrara  Drs Foto & Ferrara  Shore Medical Associates  Shore Medical Associates  Claudia J Selgrad DO  Bay Family Medicine PLLC  Martha D Pilchman MD  Bay Family Medicine PLLC  Bay Shore Urgent Care  Bay Shore Family Medical Associates PC  Michael E Karp MD  Gary Dicanio Associates  Gary Dicanio Associates  South Shore Family Practice PC  South Shore Family Practice PC  Marie Serritella MD  South Shore Family Practice PC  Southside Hospital Family Practice  Southside Hospital Family Practice  Universal Family Medical Care  Southside Hospital  Universal Family Medical Care  DiGiovanna Family Care Center  DiGiovanna Family Care Center  DiGiovanna Family Care Center  Edison R Blanco MD  Howard L Knoll DO  Usha George MD  Persaud Medical PLLC  James W Atkinson DO  Drs Carpentieri Chu & Gasparini  Cardiology and Internal Medicine of Long Island  Cardiology and Internal Medicine of Long Island  Sarita K Dorschug MD  Cardiology and Internal Medicine of Long Island  Cardiology and Internal Medicine of Long Island  Sarita K Dorschug MD  Cardiology and Internal Medicine of Long Island  Sarita K Dorschug MD  Carlos Torres MD  Stephen G Sisselman DO  Island Family Medical Practice  Island Family Medical Practice  Brentwood Family Health Center  Christine DelGaizo MD  Marjorie Isdith MD  Mid Island Primary Care  Shelter Lane Associates West Babylon, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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FeverWhat is a fever?Fever refers to an elevation in body temperature. Technically, any body temperature above the normal oral measurement of 98.6 F (37 C) or the normal rectal temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) is considered to be elevated. However, these are averages, and one's normal body temperature may actually be 1 F (0.6 C) or more above or below the average of 98.6 F. Body temperature can also vary up to 1 F (0.6 C) throughout the day. Fever is not considered medically significant until body temperature is above 100.4 F (38 C). Anything above normal but below 100.4 F (38 C) is considered a low-grade fever. Fever serves as one of the body's natural defenses against bacteria and viruses which cannot live at a higher temperature. For that reason, low fevers should normally go untreated, unless accompanied by troubling symptoms. Also, the body's defense mechanisms seem to work more efficiently at a higher temperature. Fever is just one part of an illness, many times no more important than the presence of other symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fatigue, joint pains or aches, chills, nausea, etc. Fevers of 104 F (40 C) or higher demand immediate home treatment and subsequent medical attention, as they can result in delirium and convulsions, particularly in infants and children. Fever should not be confused with hyperthermia, which is a defect in your body's response to heat (thermoregulation), which can also raise the body temperature. This is usually caused by external sources such as being in a hot environment. How should I take a temperature for fever?Digital thermometers can be used to measure rectal, oral, or axillary (under the armpit) temperatures. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend use of mercury thermometers (glass), and they encourage parents to remove mercury thermometers from their households to prevent accidental exposure to thi... Recommended Reading Related to FeverNorovirus infection facts
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