- Fever It was most widespread in calendar week 50 with 9,547 reports
- Fever increase by 46.9%
- Eye pain weakened by 18.5%
Fever is currently the most common symptom reported – especially in children who encounter new infections after starting daycare or school. The AOK explains that the so-called three-day fever can also occur: a sudden high fever without any other symptoms, which is replaced by a skin rash after a few days. It is important to ensure adequate fluid intake and to allow rest.
Fever is currently the most common illness in Germany
Fever are most frequently reported to the on-call medical service of the patient service for calendar week 50 116 117. Overall 9.547 Reports record this clinical picture. Concern with this 8,9 Percent of callers nationwide have fever.
| Symptom | Number | Share in % |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 9.547 | 8,9% |
| Gastrointestinal complaints | 8.751 | 8,1% |
| stomach pain | 7.426 | 6,9% |
| Headache | 6.412 | 6% |
| Grippesymptome | 6.284 | 5,8% |
| Cough | 6.243 | 5,8% |
| dizziness | 4.829 | 4,5% |
| Difficulty breathing | 4.040 | 3,8% |
| Neck/throat pain | 3.871 | 3,6% |
| Diarrhea | 3.431 | 3,2% |
Current symptoms: Eye pain is decreasing – fever is increasing sharply
View patient service data Eye pain most declining for the week. Compared to the previous month, the number of reports fell by 18.5% von 2.127 on 1.734 cases.
In contrast, the spread of Fever clearly. To whole 46.9% increased complaints about the symptom. Overall patient service recorded 9.547 Calls regarding this clinical picture in calendar week 49. In the previous calendar week only 6.500 registered.
Fever is currently a frequently observed symptom, which is not uncommon, especially in winter. Not only does the dry heating air damage the mucous membranes and our body’s frontal defenses, making us more vulnerable, but viruses also circulate at an increased frequency. In addition, fever can be a sign of various illnesses that occur more frequently at this time of year.
It is important for adults to correctly measure and treat fever. Rectal measurement provides the most accurate results. Other methods such as measuring under the tongue, in the ear or under the armpit are less accurate and can be influenced by various factors.
If you have any of these symptoms, if you have any concerns, contact your doctor or Patient Services on 116 117. This also offers help with stress, anxiety or depression-related symptoms. In addition, telephone counseling is available around the clock, free of charge and anonymously under the telephone numbers 0800 / 111 0 111 and 0800 / 111 0 222 available.
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