I've been working long hours in the sun and haven't been drinking enough water at all. Now I feel very weak and have a slight fever, almost 100 degrees. Can severe dehydration actually cause a fever in adults, or is it more likely something else entirely?
5 months ago
Yes, dehydration can sometimes cause your body temperature to rise. Please try to drink some ORS water and take rest, hope you feel better.
5 months ago
I was reading up on this because my friend felt very hot after being out in the sun all day. It seems severe dehydration can mess up your body's temperature regulation, making you feel feverish even if it's not a real infection.
5 months ago
At our age, if we forget to drink water for two hours, the body starts complaining with a headache and mild fever. Keep a water bottle next to you like it's your phone!
5 months ago
Dehydration can cause your body temperature to fluctuate and also spikes your blood sugar levels. Drink plenty of plain water or sugar-free lemon water, but go see a doctor if the fever stays high.
Normal blood sugar levels in adults typically range from 70-99 mg/dL when fasting and below 140 mg/dL two...
5 months ago
Agree with others, severe dehydration definitely raises body heat. Keep sipping coconut water or normal water constantly.
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