This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

6 Signs It’s Time to See a Doctor for My Fever

Featuring Rosario Giacomini, DO

You’re burning up — but do you need to treat it? Or will it go away on its own?

When it comes to fevers, it’s about more than just the number on the thermometer.To take out the guesswork, we turned to Ross Giacomini, DO, a family medicine specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. He explains when to treat a fever at home — and when it’s time to call your doctor.

>> What’s your fever trying to tell you?

Find out what's happening in Westportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?