12. Fever and Chills: The Body’s Thermal Response
Fever is the body’s natural response to infection. A higher body temperature can help the immune system fight off invading bacteria more effectively. In the context of Ludwig’s Angina, fever indicates that the body is actively trying to combat the infection.
While fever heats you up, it often brings along its chilly companion – the chills. This juxtaposition of feeling cold while running a temperature is the body’s way of trying to raise its core temperature, rallying its defenses against the infection.
A persistently high fever, especially when paired with chills and other Ludwig’s Angina symptoms, can signal the infection’s aggressiveness and the body’s determination to fend it off. Monitoring these temperature fluctuations is crucial in gauging the condition’s progression. (12)
