Fever may indicate the presence of a serious illness, but usually a fever is caused by a common infection, most of which are not serious. The part of the brain called the hypothalamus controls body temperature. The hypothalamus increases the body's temperature as a way to fight the infection.
Greasy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken, cheeseburgers, onion rings and french fries can make you feel bloated as they linger in your stomach. Excess salt or sodium. Foods high in salt â including many processed and convenience foods â can cause your body to retain fluid.
Avoid foods that cause gas. Some foods have a tendency to create intestinal gas because they are difficult to digest or contain compounds that irritate the stomach or intestines. Common gas-causing or bloating foods include beans, peas, lentils, cabbage, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, prunes and mushrooms.