Symptom: Fever

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]

What Is the Common Cold? Causes, History & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 8th of May 2026 What is it? The common cold is a mild viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, and upper airways. It is usually not serious and often improves on its own within 1 to 2 weeks. Most people can manage the common cold at home […]

What Is Acute Cough? Short-Term Cough, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 6th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute cough is a short-term cough that usually lasts up to 3 weeks. It is commonly caused by temporary irritation, infection, or inflammation affecting the throat or airways. The word acute refers to the duration of the cough, not the type of […]

What Is Acute Pharyngitis? Sore Throat, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 1st of May 2026 What Is It? Acute pharyngitis is a sudden, short-term inflammation of the pharynx, which is the area at the back of the throat. In everyday language, it is commonly understood as an acute sore throat. A sore throat describes the feeling, while pharyngitis describes inflammation […]

What Is Acute Rhinosinusitis? Sinus Inflammation, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 2nd of May 2026 What Is It? Acute rhinosinusitis is short-term inflammation of the nose and sinus passages. It is often called a sinus infection in everyday language, but many cases are caused by viruses rather than bacteria. The word acute means the condition starts suddenly and usually lasts […]

What Is Acute Diarrhoea? Sudden Loose Stools, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute diarrhoea is a sudden, short-term change in bowel habit where stools become loose, watery, or more frequent than usual. It can happen for many reasons, including infection, food irritation, medicines, stress, travel, or sudden changes in diet and routine. The word […]

What Is a Cold Sore? Contagious Lip Blisters & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A cold sore is a small, painful blister or cluster of blisters that usually appears on or around the lips. It is most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, often shortened to HSV-1. HSV-1 is the most common cause, […]

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