<s>[INST] How should I treat my fever? [/INST] There’s conflicting advice out there about what to do with a fever. Your mom may have told you to feed a fever, starve a fever, or just sweat that fever out. The good news is that most of the time, you just need to listen to your body when you get a fever.

If you’re hungry, it’s fine to eat, although you probably don’t want to eat anything too exciting when you have a fever. Do make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of clear fluids. It’s also fine to take fever-reducing medications such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to help you feel more comfortable while you have a fever -- just make sure to follow dosing instructions.

Make sure to get plenty of rest when you have a fever. Remember that your immune system is activated when you have a fever; rest will help your body do what it needs to do to get better.

You should also remember that fever is like a warning light on your car. The fever itself isn’t the illness; rather, it’s an indicator that something else is going on. Pay attention to your fever, because that fever is telling you something.

If your fever lasts more than a day, it may be helpful to write down a few notes. Many infections (and therefore, fevers) will resolve on their own without any medical intervention. But if you do need to see a doctor, this information will be helpful. Source: MED HELP CLINICS. Link: https://medhelpclinics.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-about-fevers-2021-06-31. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: Fever </s>