Fever
is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of many ailments.
And,
there are many side effects of a fever, like dehydration, that can cause even
more damage.
It
is a good thing when one has a fever, despite the discomfort. It means the body
is fighting off an illness or infection.
The
normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade,
although children often have higher temperatures than adults.
Most
people can tolerate a fever of 103-degrees Fahrenheit or 39.4 degrees
Centigrade for a short period of time.
Most
fevers will last three to four days. However, if there are other symptoms along
with the fever, it could mean something else.
When
one has a fever, he may feel tired, have lower energy and may not eat as much.
Symptoms include sweating, chills, muscle aches and shivering.
Contrary
to what you may think, it is not recommended that you try to cool off when
experiencing a fever. This is because the body's raised temperature is trying
to fight off bacteria that thrive in a cool environment.
Think
about all the times you were not sure if a meat you were preparing was removed
of all bacteria when you said to yourself, "It
will die when I cook it."
The
concept is similar. However, if you truly want to cool down and get a little
more comfortable, the best thing to do while inflicted with a fever is to take
lukewarm shower.
It
is okay to raise the temperature a little until you are comfortable. It is not
recommended to use ice to cool the body!
Also,
wearing light and airy clothes will help you remain comfortable. Be sure not to
wrap the person with a fever in blankets or warm clothes.
Although
they may feel cold, added layers will only prevent the body temperature from dropping
like it should.
The
Importance of Water
If you are running a fever, your
temperature will deplete vital water from your cells. That is why it is
important to keep the body fluids flowing.
If
you are sweating profusely, vomiting or experiencing diarrhea, you might be
experiencing abnormal fluid loss. These are symptoms which can lead to
dangerous levels of dehydration. This means you will need to drink more water
to replenish the body.
Dehydration
can worsen your symptoms and discomfort. It can also lead to dangerously low
blood pressure and a rapid heartbeat.
Like
in heat exhaustion and heat stroke and other similar ailments, when the body
temperature goes up, the more fluid it uses.
So,
although inactive and lying in bed, one can still become dehydrated with a
fever.
The
average adult should drink about 10 glasses of water per day, more than the
usual average. Children should strive for 6-10 per day.
If
your fever is the cause of another illness, such as the cold or the flu, water
is equally important in flushing out the body of the "bug" that is
causing the illness.
Drinking
water during a fever keeps you hydrated which promotes healthy bowel
functioning; prevents dry skin, and dilutes and washes the virus or bacteria
out of the body.
Natural
Remedies
·
Cut up an onion and put 2 rings on your
foot and in your sock. When the onion turns brown the fever should have
decreased.
·
Soak socks in regular white vinegar and
put them on your feet. This should help the fever drop immediately.
·
Pineapples are one of nature’s
anti-inflammatory agents that can fight fever.
·
Mix 1 teaspoon basil with ¼ teaspoon
black pepper. Put the mixture into a cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of honey.
Drink 2-3 times a day.
·
Soak garlic in hot water to help reduce
the chance of another fever and alleviate symptoms of the current fever.
·
Let the fever run its course rather
than rushing it to bring it down with medications.
Many
doctors will argue that treating fevers gets in the way of the body's naturalcourse of protecting itself.
In
fact, for those with fevers at or under 102-degrees, it is not recommended to
take any medication.
Feeling
sick and having a fever can be one of our most vulnerable moments, but it’s
best to think positive and know that the heat your body is producing will bring
you to recovery.
Keep
your body well rested, hydrated and hopefully far away from any kind of
illness!
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