This fever is of a serious nature of disorder in the body, the temperature usually does not go beyond 103°F. The fever is accompanied by pain and swelling in the joints, profuse sweating and sore throat.
It is generally caused among children adolescents. In adults it takes a chronic form. It assumes seriousness when the inflammation reaches the heart membranes.
The cause of the fever is the accumulation of acid impurities, which collect around the joints, resulting in uric acid diseases, like rheumatism, neuritis, sciatica, etc.
The daily in-take of acid-forming foods, like frequent use of meat, even 3 to 4 times a day and demineralized foods starches, sugars and fats are responsible for this disease.
Pneumonia
It is a serious and acute disease, a fever which affects the lungs. It is caused by highly toxic condition of the system, especially the inflammation of lungs and the air-passages.
It starts with an attack of chill, followed by slight pain in the chest. When both lungs are affected, the disease is called Double Pneumonia. Vomiting is experienced.
The pulse beats rapidly and the temperature rises to 104°F. Breathing is affected, with hard cough. The fever lasts for a week. The treatment, as outlined in the case of common fevers has to be followed.