General illness and injury

When you need help with an illness or injury, you can count on Penn Medicine’s care teams to assess your condition and direct you to the medical resources you need.

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Fever

Fever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a disease or illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels: 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally)99.5°F (37.5°C) measured in the mouth (orally)99°F (37.2°C) measured under the arm (axillary) 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the...

Headache

Headaches refer to any type of pain in the head, scalp, or neck and are often highly treatable.

Common cold

The common cold most often causes a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms.

Back pain

This common issue can cause mild to severe pain in the lower, middle, or upper back.

Earache

An earache is a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. The pain may last a short time or be ongoing. Related conditions include: Otitis mediaSwimmer's earMalignant otitis externa Otitis media Swimmer's ear Swimmer's ear Malignant otitis externa Malignant otitis externa

Flu

The flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to person. The flu can cause moderate to severe symptoms. Most people recover fully. Children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions are at risk for severe illness and even death.

Otitis

Otitis is a term for infection or inflammation of the ear.

Urinary tract infection - adults

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection of the urinary tract. The infection can occur at different points in the urinary tract, including the: Bladder -- An infection in the bladder is also called cystitis or a bladder infection. Kidneys -- An infection of one or both kidneys is called pyelonephritis or a kidney infection. ...

Pharyngitis - sore throat

Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. It often makes it painful to swallow.

Rashes

Rashes involve changes in the color, feeling or texture of your skin.
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