The Connection between Fever and Dehydration

While fever serves a purpose, it can also lead to dehydration if not managed properly. Fever accelerates the body's metabolism and makes you perspire more, increasing your body's fluid and electrolyte loss.

Moreover, if the fever comes with other symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea (common in diseases like gastroenteritis or food poisoning), the risk of dehydration is even greater.

Dehydration, in turn, can exacerbate a fever. It reduces the body's ability to cool down through sweating, leading to even higher body temperatures. Hence, the relationship between fever and dehydration forms a potentially dangerous cycle if not carefully managed.