India, Jan. 3 -- Fever is perhaps the most common illness we experience - often brushed off as a minor inconvenience that can be "fixed" with a quick dose of paracetamol. But while many fevers are harmless and short-lived, a persistent fever or one accompanied by warning signs can signal something more serious brewing beneath the surface. Knowing when to stop self-treating and seek medical help is crucial, as delayed or incorrect management can lead to avoidable complications.

Dr Navneet Arora, an infectious disease specialist at Paras Hospital, Panchkula, popularly known as The Fever Doctor on social media, appeared on the December 27 episode of the Figuring Out podcast hosted by Raj Shamani to discuss all things fever - including three...