Can stress lead to fever

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• Neetu  / November 29, 2013
  

  I know of a friend who got fever when a lizard fell on her shoulder. I guess this is more like fever because of shock but then as far as i know shock releases the same hormones into the body that stress does. If my theory is right, there is a high possbil...  moreI know of a friend who got fever when a lizard fell on her shoulder. I guess this is more like fever because of shock but then as far as i know shock releases the same hormones into the body that stress does. If my theory is right, there is a high possbility that excessive stress can cause fever.  

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• Siddhartha  / November 26, 2013
  

  Hi Rupali, the fact of the matter is that stress may in fact lead to a fever apart from other problems. When you’re suffering from a fever, it’s only natural to assume that you must be ill in some way. The link between anxiety and a high temperature is th...  moreHi Rupali, the fact of the matter is that stress may in fact lead to a fever apart from other problems. When you’re suffering from a fever, it’s only natural to assume that you must be ill in some way. The link between anxiety and a high temperature is that if you have a very high temperature, chances are you have an illness and it would be wise for you to visit your doctor or the emergency room. Though it may not be so all the time. it has been shown that some people, in the midst of a panic attack, have had elevated temperatures that reflect a low-grade fever.  less

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• Lakhan Ram  / November 26, 2013
  

  Stress could be a factor that leads to your fever. Stress can raise the blood pressure in the human body which can result in a fever. In fact stress is so bad that it can cause a myriad of symptoms ranging from fever to heart palpitations and even faintin...  moreStress could be a factor that leads to your fever. Stress can raise the blood pressure in the human body which can result in a fever. In fact stress is so bad that it can cause a myriad of symptoms ranging from fever to heart palpitations and even fainting spells. Moreover, anxiety and stress can also lead to depression and your life can go for a toss.
  
  If the fever persist it is wise to seek the advice of a physician.  

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