Taking the Mystery Out of Fevers

A fever is usually a symptom of something else going on inside the body. It might be a minor infection or a major one. The heightened temperature may come from a cold, the flu, or any other virus. A broken bone can push the body into a temperature spike. You might see higher temperatures in someone dealing with shock after a major injury. When someone is dealing with overheating, a common symptom is a heightened body temperature.

When does it become official that you have a fever? Most doctors think it starts when the patient’s temperature rises above 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 Celsius. While most fevers only go up a few degrees, when the body temperature above 106.7 degrees Fahrenheit or 41.5 Celsius, it is in the life-threatening range. Aggressive infections like rubella are often the cause of these high temperatures.

Besides a higher temperature, what are some common signs of fever? Most people get a feeling of being sick when they run a high temperature. Called the “sickness behavior”, the symptoms can include a tired feeling, being sleepy, and an increased sensitivity to pain. Some people, especially children, may become irritable as a result of this situation.

How do you manage a fever? Many doctors consider a fever a good sign that the body is fighting off an infection. Except for extremely high temperatures, many physicians recommend the patient let the fever run its course. The general recommendation is to stay hydrated and to use fans or air conditioning to stay comfortable. Parents often use tepid water to help their children feel comfortable. If a temperature gets too high, doctors can order aggressive cooling measures to bring the fever down. This might include immersion in cool water or using ice packs on critical points of the body.

Natural remedies are a good way to manage fevers and fever symptoms. They can gently bring the body temperature down and can help the patient feel comfortable at the same time.

If you want more information on fever, check out my other articles. They provide in-depth information on the condition and how to use natural remedies to solve it.

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