Symptom 6: Fever and Fatigue
When the body combats infections, the immune system goes into overdrive. Fever and fatigue often arise as direct consequences of this heightened response. If you’ve recently noticed an oral anomaly like a swollen gum or pus discharge and are simultaneously feeling unusually fatigued or running a mild fever, Parulis could be the culprit.
Fever, in essence, is the body’s way of making the internal environment less hospitable for pathogens. By raising the internal temperature, it seeks to weaken the offending agents, making it easier for the white blood cells to counteract them. In the context of Parulis, the localized infection might lead to a slight elevation in body temperature, especially if left untreated for an extended period.
Complementing the fever is fatigue. It isn’t just about feeling ‘tired’. It’s a pervasive sense of exhaustion that isn’t alleviated by rest. Given the ongoing battle against the infection, the body reallocates energy resources, leading to this pronounced tiredness.
Additionally, fatigue can also stem from disturbed sleep patterns. The discomfort arising from the oral infection, especially when aggravated during the night, can lead to fitful sleep, contributing further to the feeling of exhaustion. (6)
