As a natural response to bacterial or viral infection, your immune system increases your body\u2019s temperature, which usually subsides in a day or two. That\u2019s your body\u2019s mechanism to destroy the bacteria and viruses that attack it. However, when your body is not functioning at its best, the fever may last longer than it should and make you a bit uncomfortable, weak, sleepy and hot as an oven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"