High fever causes are over exposure to heat, cold or rain. Bacterial fever causes due to pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis and viral fever due to flu and common cold.

Common symptoms of fever are abdominal cramps, bowel problems like diarrhea or constipation. Other signs are sore throat, runny nose, cough, muscle pains, and headache.

For preventing fever; live healthy lifestyle and avoid smoking and alcohol. For prevention, controlling fever; avoid over exposure to sun, run and keep body hydrated.

Home remedy to cure fever is intake of tea made using ginger juice, cardamoms and cinnamon. To reduce body temperature put peeled potato in washcloth and keep on head.

Diet during fever should consist of soft boiled eggs, broths or soups. People suffering from fever should avoid complex hard to digest spicy diet, soft drinks and coffee.