A fever -- also known as a high fever or a high temperature --
is not by itself an illness. It's usually a symptom of an
underlying condition, most often an infection. Fever is usually
associated with physical discomfort, and most people feel better
when a fever is treated. But depending on your age, physical
condition, and the underlying cause of your fever, you may or
may not require medical treatment for the fever alone. Many
experts believe that fever is a natural bodily defense against
infection. There are also many non-infectious causes of fever.
Internal bleeding is one of the most serious consequences of
trauma. Usually, the bleeding results from obvious injuries that
require rapid medical attention. Internal bleeding may also
occur after a less severe trauma or be delayed by hours or days.
Some internal bleeding due to trauma stops on its own. If the
bleeding continues or is severe, surgery is required to correct
it. Fever is generally not considered dangerous, but
hyperthermia can cause dangerous ri