Tag: Neurogenic fever

The hypothalamus, the body's internal thermostat, maintains a core temperature of around 98.6°F (37°C), but damage or dysfunction can lead to temperature dysregulation. Learning what are the symptoms of temperature dysregulation is the first step toward understanding and managing this complex issue.

A 2017 study found that fever is common in trauma patients, occurring in 11-24% of cases, often due to inflammation rather than infection. This reveals a powerful mind-body connection, raising a critical question: Can trauma give you a fever, even when the trauma is purely emotional?