Cricketer Shardul Thaur - who had to be hospitalized because of a very high fever due to infection has now been discharged – but is unlikely to play the remainder of the Irani Cup matches. The Mumbai team star had played his match despite having a mild fever initially, as the day progressed and owing to hot and humid conditions in Lucknow, his health deteriorated – with a high fever of 102 degrees Celsius and he was taken into emergency shortly after the day's play concluded. Doctors said Thakur required medical attention during the innings, taking breaks while his condition was regularly monitored.
Why do you get a fever? According to experts, a fever, also known as pyrexia, typically occurs when your body’s immune system begins fighting an infection from a pathogen like bacteria or virus. It helps neutralize the pathogen by raising the body temperature to where it cannot survive. However, if it continues to be high – there can be many other reasons like drug reactions, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, excess heat exposure, and other non-infectious conditions.
These conditions cause fever by disrupting the part of the brain that functions as the body's thermostat. Doctors say using an oral thermometer - 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F) is considered a normal body temperature, and anything above it needs to be taken care of.
What are the symptoms of a high fever? Doctors say the symptoms of fever get worse as the temperature rises, and a few include: Feeling ch.