Common diseases
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Mobile phone use has never been as high, with 85% of American citizens using a smartphone in 2023. Society has become so reliant of mobile technology that a backlash has long been established against improper use of smart devices. Many focus on the mental health issues which can occur when so much time is spent...
Fever is not a disease itself, is a response of the body. If your body is going through an infectious process, generally caused by viruses or bacteria, your immune system will try to defend itself from these pathogens and fever is one of the most common symptoms. It does not mean something is seriously...
Ear thermometers are known to give the most accurate reading of your body temperature. Since the eardrum and the hypothalamus have same blood vessels, it is the most reliable way of taking the temperature of your brain. But what will you do if you want to fake a fever and someone has decided to take your...
You may want to feign illness for many reasons. Maybe you want to skip school or college. You might have a dreaded dinner at the in-laws’ house. Whatever it is, sometimes lying is simply easier than hurting someone's feelings. You may also want to fake a fever if you want to go home early and you can't tell...
We can't say why you would want to fake a fever. Shirking your responsibilities is probably not good for you or whoever you are responsible to. However, there are some circumstances where faking a fever might be called for. Perhaps to save someone's feelings, distance yourself from a particular problem...
Most people do not like to be down with fever, but there may be times when you want to fake it. Sometimes, staying sick is better, especially to avoid certain situations and circumstances. For instance, students often want to have a fake fever so that they can convince their parents to give them permission...
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Fever is a symptom that occurs when the normal body temperature, which ranges between 36.5° and 37.5°, goes over this level, generating chills, discomfort and other ailments such as headache or muscle aches. If at any time, for whatever reason, you've had the need of increasing your body temperature or...