Can anxiety give you fever?
I've been feeling very stressed with my exams, and yesterday I suddenly felt a bit feverish, but then it went away. Is it possible for anxiety to cause a temporary fever?
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5 months ago
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Bro, yes, it actually can. I used to get this mild warm feeling, like a 99-degree fever, every time I had a major presentation or viva. It's called a psychogenic fever apparently. But make sure it's not a real infection, so keep a thermometer handy and check with a doctor if it goes high.
8 months ago
When my blood pressure shoots up due to stress, my body sometimes feels very hot and exhausted, almost like I have a fever. Lifestyle management is key when dealing with stress-induced physical symptoms. Please monitor your temperature and visit a clinic to rule out any underlying health issues.
7 months ago
Anxiety and stress can definitely make your body temperature fluctuate and make you feel feverish. I used to experience this a lot before I got diagnosed with thyroid issues, which also mess with body temperature. Please get your routine blood tests and thyroid panel done under a doctor's guidance.
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5 months ago
Look, stress can make your face hot and your head heavy, which feels like a fever. But don't start guessing. Use a thermometer to check if you actually have a high temperature. If you do have a real fever, go to a doctor instead of assuming it's just mental stress.
5 months ago
I used to get physical 'stress fevers' where my body felt hot but the thermometer showed normal. What helped me was lying down in a dark, quiet room with a cool cloth on my forehead and drinking plenty of water. If the temperature goes above 100°F though, it is likely an infection, so see a doctor.