Warning Signs Of Ludwig's Angina

Fever Or Chills

A fever is characterized by a body temperature exceeding 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the time a fever or chills are attributed to the immune system's response to bacteria and viruses. When the body detects an infection, one of its first defense mechanisms is to raise its overall temperature in an attempt to kill the invading virus or bacteria. The viruses and bacteria that cause infections tend to be sensitive to temperature, making a fever the ideal immune response to inhibit further growth of them. Allowing a fever to be present can help the body fight off the infection causing Ludwig's angina, however, sometimes the body produces a fever that is high enough to damage its own functions. In addition, a high temperature can cause different reactions in each individual that can be uncomfortable and lead to further complication, such as excessive vomiting. The chills associated with Ludwig's angina happen because an individual with a high temperature is going to feel like everything around them is very cold because the individual is very hot. Chills are a physical reaction to this type of temperature sensitivity.