When Should You Treat a Fever at an ER?

Fever: To Treat or Not to Treat?

A fever isn’t always a problem. Defined as a temporary increase in body temperature, a fever is just a symptom, not an illness.

In fact, sometimes a fever can be a good thing: It’s often a sign that your body is fighting an infection or illness. But how do you know when a fever is dangerous? When is it time to go to the emergency room for a high temperature?

Do you know which symptoms are cause for a trip to the ER? Dr. Cross is here to bust fever myths.