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Step 1
Place your hand on your forehead. If your forehead feels hot to the touch, the chances are that you may have a fever. In fact, the skin on your entire body may feel hot, if a fever is present.
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Step 2
Look for signs of dehydration, a telltale sign of a fever. Indications of being dehydrated include extreme thirst, dry mouth, dry skin and problems being able to urinate. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to cool down your body temperature.
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Step 3
Look for symptoms that indicate the presence of an infection or sickness. This includes body aches, flushed cheeks, fatigue and chills. These often accompany a fever and are a clear indication that something is amiss.
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Step 4
Pay attention to your heart rate. Sometimes individuals who have a fever also have a faster heart rate. Be sure to keep the situation monitored and to get in touch with the appropriate help, if your heart rate continues to accelerate and faintness and dizziness accompany it.
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Step 5
Watch out for seizures. When the body temperature rises above 102 degrees Fahrenheit, it may cause some individuals to go into a seizure. Should this occur, you should get emergency help immediately.
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Step 6
Determine if you are experiencing hallucinations or lapses into periods of unconsciousness, which can occur, if you have an extremely high fever. Seek medical assistance right away, if these symptoms are present.
