Significance of Fever
Synonyms: Temperature, High temperature, Pyrexia, Elevated body temperature, Febrile condition, Elevated temperature
In Malay: Temam; In Dutch: Koorts; In Finnish: Kuume; In Spanish: Fiebre; In German: Fieber; In Swedish: Feber; In French: Fièvre; In Portugese: Febre; In Italian: Febbre; In Polish: Gorączka
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Fever'
In Buddhism, fever (kayadaha) is a condition, notably suffered by Shariputra. Vinayas describe it as a "wind sickness of hot blood".
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Fever, also known as kayadaha, is a condition that Shariputra suffered from, described in the Vinayas as a wind sickness of hot blood.[1]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Fever is the ailment suffered by the venerable Sariputta, which was alleviated by the use of lotus fibres and stalks brought to him by Moggallana the Great.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Fever'
In Hinduism, fever is a complex ailment linked to Garavisha, Adharma's son, and various doshas. It manifests as elevated body temperature, impacting health and appetite. Treatments involve herbal remedies and specific pills, and is often a symptom of other diseases. It's also mentioned as a symptom that can be destroyed by Vishnu and other deities.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A person experiencing elevated body temperature must reside in a location shielded from air currents and maintain their body temperature with suitable attire, while also adhering to specific guidelines for hydration and medication.[3] (2) Fever is the ailment that the pills, made from a combination of aconite, cinnabar, croton seeds, and borax, are intended to cure very soon after ingestion.[4] (3) It is one of the ailments that the medicinal preparation is intended to cure, among other conditions such as indigestion and diarrhoea.[5] (4) The pills made from various substances are considered a very good medicine for this condition.[6] (5) This medicine is indicated to cure fever, along with other conditions such as rheumatism, indigestion, excess of phlegm, and enlarged spleen.[7]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) An elevated body temperature that can be treated by the ashes prepared from the third process.[8] (2) The poison is a reviver of the dead in this condition due to the three doshas.[9]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) An elevated body temperature condition that can be managed with the use of Kampilla.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) The text mentions fever as a symptom or disease that can be addressed by a medicine.[11]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Fever is identified as a keyword for Jwara; Jwara is the most frequently observed clinical condition, occurring either as a primary disease or as a secondary symptom associated with other morbidities like Fever.[12] (2) Fever is a symptom of sepsis that can be correlated with Sannipataj Jwar Lakshanas, specifically Kshane Daha & Kshane Sheeta, which refers to experiencing both heat and cold.[13] (3) Fever can be a symptom of croup, which is a common respiratory condition in children, and it is usually caused by a viral infection.[14] (4) It is one of the symptoms experienced during the disease, affecting 84.4% of patients.[15] (5) It is a complex physiological reaction to disease, involving a rise in body temperature and activation of various systems.[16]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Fever is a condition where the bottle gourd is recommended, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits in reducing or managing elevated body temperatures.[17] (2) A symptom induced by the provoked Vata in the system, often accompanied by cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and coryza.[18] (3) This is a disease mentioned among the chronic diseases, as stated in the text's enumeration of the foremost items and their effects.[19] (4) Fever is listed as a potential outcome of an incompatible diet, and the text provides details on how to handle these and other health issues.[20] (5) An elevated body temperature, and Jalaka-gardabha is attended with fever.[21]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The text mentions that Aaragvadha is used for it.[22] (2) A symptom of liver abscess, which can also cause chills and night sweats.[23] (3) This is a symptom caused by the novel Coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV 2.[24] (4) If baby is on breastfeeding of pregnant women then Parigarbhikroga can occur and baby shows clinical feature of this.[25] (5) This is a condition for which Mehandi, Meethi neem, Narkata, Neema, Redi, Sharifaa, Shisham, Tulasi, Pippal, Methidana are used.[26]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) A disease where Agnimantha's roots are mentioned to be used, according to the text.[27] (2) This is one of the symptoms of PID.[28] (3) This is a subjective parameter that was assessed, and it refers to an elevated body temperature.[29]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A common clinical symptom categorized in internal medicine, often indicating an underlying illness.[30]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) This is an infectious disease that can spread from person to person, as stated in the text.[31]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Fever is described as a dangerous disease that affects appetite, strength, and complexion, and is considered the lord of all bodily diseases.[32]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Fever, a fatiguing journey, and an act of sexual intercourse are the three factors which instantaneously diminish the strength of a man, according to the text.[33] (2) Fever is destroyed by Vishnu, Narayana, Aniruddha, Samkarshana, and Vasudeva, as mentioned in the text.[34] (3) Flesh, blood, excrementitious matter (stool and urine) of female tortoises, fishes, mares, cow buffalos, cows, female monkeys, she jackals, female cats, female crows, female owls, and she bears should be given for relieving fits of fever and insanity.[35]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Fever is a condition that first stupefied Vritra before he was slain and whose origin Yudhishthira sought to understand, leading to Bhishma's detailed explanation of its emergence from Mahadeva's wrath.[36] (2) The Brahmana’s rod, the rod of Death, Rudra’s rod, and Fever became the protectors of the sides of that car and stood with faces turned towards all sides.[37]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) Fever is described as the eldest son of Adharma, possessing a multitude of heads, eyes, and a peculiar appearance.[38]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Fever is an ailment that the Goddess's nourishing items are capable of destroying.[39]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) A medical condition characterized by high body temperature, and is an affliction that can occur when Jupiter is joined to the sun, impacting health.[40] (2) Fever, mentioned in the text, is associated with illness, and is considered in relation to planetary configurations that influence outcomes and events related to the eighth house.[41] (3) This word describes a medical condition that is considered when analyzing the sixth house, which relates to health and the body's response to illness.[42] (4) This state is linked to a health concern, specifically, physical distress, and is related to the moon's position during the daily revolution's assessment.[43]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) A health condition associated with elevated body temperature, which can be a physical response to the emotional state of cinta.[44]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The text describes fever as a manifestation experienced by the Lord and an affliction of mundane bodies.[45]
The concept of Fever in local and regional sources
Fever appears in various contexts within the text. It represents a recurring illness affecting multiple characters, including Krishnamurti, a newborn, and the narrator. Fever is also used as an excuse, a symptom, and a medical concern, further extended to the concept of jealousy.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) An ailment experienced by the sender, causing a delay in responding to the recipient's correspondence and prompting an apology.[46] (2) The author experienced multiple episodes, with the most recent one identified as influenza, leaving the author in a weakened state.[47] (3) One of the health issues experienced by the sender that resolved after the stay at Dharamsala Hills, as indicated in the text.[48] (4) Fever is mentioned as a possible ailment the sender may have had, which is offered as an explanation for a previous issue.[49] (5) A word to describe jealousy.[50]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The lame boy succumbed to fever after alternating between fits of laughter and weeping, a consequence of the emotional turmoil caused by the encounter with Sumi and the realization of his physical limitations.[51] (2) A condition that Vishwanath K. Pandit was laid down with, confining him to bed.[52] (3) A medical condition afflicting the narrator's sister, causing worry among family members.[53] (4) A recurring illness faced by Krishnamurti and later the new child born to Suryanarayana and Meenakshi.[54] (5) Mahimamoyee's claimed illness to manipulate circumstances, hoping to avoid cooking.[55]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) An illness that the Princess pretended to have, as part of a plan to deceive the Prince and lead him to the pool.[56]
The concept of Fever in scientific sources
Fever is an elevated body temperature, a common symptom of various illnesses and infections, including COVID-19, dengue, and the flu. It is often a key indicator of infection and a primary symptom addressed by treatments, with different medications and plant-based remedies used to manage it.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Fever is a prominent symptom of MIS-C, often accompanied by extensive inflammation, enlarged lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal symptoms in affected children.[57] (2) It is one of the clinical presentations which has significant association with TB patients.[58] (3) Fever is an ailment that Heliotropium indicum is used to treat locally in Nigeria, and this study does not focus on fever but rather on ulcerations.[59] (4) An elevated body temperature that the patient did not experience, which can indicate an infection or other illness.[60] (5) Fever can be a symptom indicating perforation by a foreign body.[61]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Results justify the use of bark of trunk from Z. zanthoxyloides for the treatment of this and malaria in the province of Comoe.[62] (2) It is a condition for which the root, small branches, seeds and stem bark of Zanthoxylum nitidum are traditionally used in India.[63] (3) Fever is an elevation in body temperature in warm-blooded animals, which is caused by abnormal functioning of the thermoregulatory mechanism within the central nervous system.[64] (4) It is a parameter whose study proves with high accuracy from 3-21 working days. This parameter can be predicted in the earlier stage.[65] (5) Fever is an ailment that is treated with Tétra®, a traditional improved preparation used by Congolese populations.[66]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) There is a short prodrome with very non-specific findings of this symptom.[67] (2) This is a symptom of the disease, and it is a common symptom of the disease.[68] (3) This is a symptom, which is one of the indicators of acute respiratory illness, which should be investigated for COVID-19.[69] (4) This is a symptom reported by a patient during the follow-up, which is a sign of the patient's condition after receiving the treatment.[70] (5) This was defined as an axillary temperature of 37.5°C or greater, as mentioned in the study's definition of terms.[71]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) A major sign observed in just over half of the patients reviewed in the study.[72] (2) The young patient presented with an instance of elevated body temperature, indicating a possible infection or illness, which prompted medical evaluation and diagnostic testing.[73] (3) This refers to an elevated body temperature, and children with HIV who have fever may have TB and should be evaluated.[74] (4) Fever in someone with HIV infection usually suggests an infectious complication, as indicated in the text.[75] (5) This is an elevated body temperature, and it is the most common manifestation of the hypersensitivity reaction, occurring in a large percentage of cases.[76]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Fever, or pyrexia, is a symptom of poliomyelitis, with temperatures ranging from 100 to 104 degrees, lasting about one week, as described in the text.[77] (2) The duration of this was reported, and the median and mean values were presented for both the intervention and control groups.[78]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) A sign of lumpy skin disease, which lasted for different durations in the different groups of animals, and is a sign of the disease.[79] (2) This was recorded in both infected baboons and monkeys, which is one of the most common signs expected during the course of the infection.[80]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Elevated body temperature and a nonspecific clinical sign of SFGR.[81] (2) A common symptom that prompted participants to seek medical care.[82]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This is one of the most common conditions for which participants consult health-care professionals, often associated with headaches.[83] (2) Patients with tuberculosis and a fever may require surgery.[84]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This term refers to an elevated body temperature, a common symptom of illness in children, and its prevalence was examined in the study.[85]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) An elevated body temperature, reported as an adverse effect in the VS and TV cohorts.[86] (2) An elevated body temperature, a symptom often present in methotrexate pneumonitis, suggesting a hypersensitivity reaction.[87] (3) This is an elevated body temperature, often a response to infection or inflammation, where the body's thermoregulatory set point is raised.[88] (4) An elevated body temperature, observed as a physical sign used in the diagnosis of peritonitis and sepsis.[89] (5) A condition for which the Justicia gendarussa plant is used in Ayurveda, an Indian system of medicine.[90]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) An elevated body temperature, often a primary symptom of dengue infection.[91]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is a side effect that was covered in 6 videos.[92] (2) Fever, specifically a temperature greater than 38.0 degrees Celsius, is a key criterion for including patients in the study of bacteremia among infants and young children.[93] (3) The text discusses fever as a common symptom in pediatrics and emphasizes the importance of understanding and appropriately treating fever based on the child's discomfort level rather than solely focusing on temperature reduction.[94] (4) Fever is defined as an axillary temperature of at least 98.9°F in the morning or at least 99.9°F in the evening, and it is a key indicator for hospital admission.[95] (5) Fever was reported as one of the most common symptoms in the study, along with headache and cough, among women who developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19.[96]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is a frequently reported condition for which individuals resort to self-medication using over-the-counter medicines, often mentioned in conjunction with headaches, colds, and flu.[97]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) A possible side effect of Ritalin that may be noted.[98]