98.6 F or 37 C is the normal temperature of human body. Temperature higher than 98.6 F or 37 C is called fever. High temperature is an uncomfortable state of body. The common causes of high temperature are - Viral infection - Bacterial infection - Heat stroke or heat exhaustion - Inflammatory disease e.g. rheumatoid arthritis - Medicines e.g. Antibiotics, anticonvulsants - Vaccines The treatment of high temperature include include - Over-the-counter medicines e.g. Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen - Anti-viral medicines - If the underlying condition is diagnosed then follow your doctor’s prescription - Use a cold compress on forehead few times daily - Herbal tea - Epsom salt bath