Author:
Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation:
6 August 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
The fever itself is not an illness, but usually a sign that the body is working to fight the disease. Usually, you should not lower the fever completely as this can affect your body's ability to attack bacteria or viruses. Depending on the cause of the fever, you may be able to reduce the fever yourself or seek treatment for the underlying cause. If the fever makes you uncomfortable or worried when the fever is too high, there are ways that can help reduce the fever.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Take care of yourself
Take off your clothes. Although it may feel cold when you have a fever, your body temperature will be very high and you will need to lower it to feel warmer. Wear thin clothing to help cool the body and can wear thin blankets if necessary.
- Wearing lots of clothes and blankets can be dangerous when you have a fever because it will make your body temperature higher.
Create a comfortable temperature. Although extreme room temperatures will prevent your body from radiating heat, you should not let it get too low. Shivering is the body's natural way of its internal temperature. As a result, the temperature is too low to make you shiver and will make the fever worse.- If the room is too hot and tight, open a window or turn on a fan.
Use water to reduce fever. Skin cooling is a great way to lower your body temperature. However, you need to make sure not to make your body feel too cold. Apply a damp washcloth to your forehead and hands, feet, or soak in warm water. The water should be warm, not cold, to avoid shaking the body.- Soaking is the ideal solution for a child with a fever.
- You may have read somewhere that applying Isopropyl alcohol to your skin can reduce fever. However, alcohol can seep into the skin and lead to alcohol poisoning. Therefore, it's best to use only clean water.
Take over-the-counter medications. If the fever makes you uncomfortable, you can take over-the-counter fever reducers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen. Always follow the dosage instructions.- Acetaminophen can help reduce fever and relieve pain and other side effects from fever. If you have liver problems, you should not take Acetaminophen without first consulting your doctor.
- Aspirin can be used to reduce fever in adults but should not be used in children because it can lead to a serious health problem called Reye's syndrome.
- Remember, these medications may help you feel better, but they won't treat the underlying cause of the fever. If you suspect that you have a bacterial infection, you need to see your doctor right away and take the correct medication as prescribed.
Rest much. Extra sleep and plenty of time for a walk can help your body fight off a fever. You don't have to stay in bed all day, but avoid exertion.
- Staying from school or work to stay home is an ideal way to both rest and avoid spreading viruses or bacteria to friends or co-workers.
Method 2 of 4: Eat healthy
Add enough water. Fever can make you more dehydrated and lead to many other symptoms. Drinking plenty of water helps you feel better and increases the body's resistance to disease.
- The body's water requirements depend on many factors, including weight and activity level. Most of us need to drink about 9-13 glasses of water a day.
- Water is the best option, but you can also drink fruit juices and diluted sports drinks (dilute water in a 1: 1 ratio) or an electrolyte supplement like Pedialyte.
Eat the right foods. Eat nutritious and easy-to-digest foods that keep your body healthy and fight off disease. Eat plenty of vegetables and avoid unhealthy junk food.
- Lean protein (lean meat) and healthy fats from sources like olive oil are essential.
- Eating foods that contain natural probiotic bacteria like yogurt can help your body fight disease.
- In addition, you can take a multivitamin to enhance overall health, or take in vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids to boost the immune system while reducing inflammation. Note that you need to talk to your doctor about taking supplements, especially while taking medicines.
Eat a diet high in fluids. You don't have to go on a purely liquid diet, but try to incorporate more liquid foods to help you stay hydrated and aid digestion. Popsicles and soups are two great options. advertisement
Method 3 of 4: Try home remedies
Drink tea. There are many herbal teas that can help the body fight infection and reduce inflammation. You can buy herbal teas from beneficial ingredients or make your own by brewing herbs in water or mixing them with powdered herbs. The following herbs have antipyretic effects:
- Green tea
- Cat's claw
- Ganoderma
- Milk thistle
- Radial inter
Use homeopathic therapy. In the case of a fever that does not require antibiotics or medical treatment, you can treat the symptoms with homeopathic therapy. Note that although it is a natural medicine, you should also talk to your doctor to be sure it is safe, especially if you are taking medication. The following ingredients are sold as a natural fever-reducing remedy:
- Daddy tree (Aconitum)
- Western honey bee (Apis mellifica)
- Coffee plant (Belladonna)
- Bryonia Tree
- Iron in homeopathic (Ferrum Phosphoricum)
- Gelsemium (Gelsemium)
Method 4 of 4: Treat the cause of the fever
Evaluate your symptoms. To determine the best way to reduce fever, you need to know the exact cause of the fever. Take note of any symptoms you experience. See your doctor right away if you have any unexplained (other than viral) symptoms such as a sore throat or earache.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience confusion, difficulty moving or breathing, pale lips or nails, twitching, stiff neck, or severe headache.
- A high fever in a young child can lead to seizures, which are usually harmless and not a sign of a serious health problem. However, you need to take your child to the doctor as soon as possible as soon as he has the first symptom of a high fever seizure. Call 911 if the seizure persists for more than a few minutes. If not, you can take your child to the emergency room by himself as soon as the seizure has stopped.
Take antibiotics. If you are diagnosed with a bacterial infection, such as strep throat or a urinary tract infection, you may be prescribed an antibiotic to treat it. Take the medicine as directed and the fever and other symptoms should go away after a few days.
- Do not take antibiotics when you have a virus like you do with the flu or a common cold. Antibiotics are ineffective in treating the virus.
- Take the antibiotic for as long as prescribed until the fever is gone and even when you feel better. This way, you will be able to completely eliminate the bacteria and avoid antibiotic resistance in the future.
Know when a fever is too high. Fever is not a concern, but it can be dangerous if it is too high or persists. Seek medical attention right away if you are concerned that you or the child has a high fever.
- For children under 3 years old, seek medical attention if fever is high
- For children 3-12 months old, seek medical attention if the fever is higher than 39 degrees Celsius.
- For children over 12 months old and adults, seek medical attention if the fever is higher than 40 degrees Celsius and does not reduce the fever when applying other treatments.
- A fever above 42 degrees Celsius and prolonged can stop the body from working and lead to brain damage if left untreated.
- Seek medical attention if fever persists for more than 48-72 hours, or more than 24-48 hours for children under 2 years of age.
Get treatment for chronic health problems. Fever can also be caused by a chronic autoimmune or inflammatory disease, such as lupus, vasculitis, and ulcerative colitis. The best way to reduce fever in these cases is to plan the treatment of the underlying disease.
- If you have a chronic medical condition, you should see your doctor if you have a fever.
- Fever may be the first sign of serious illness, such as cancer. Therefore, you should see your doctor if you have persistent fever.
Seek immediate medical attention if fever is caused by environmental factors. If you develop a fever after exposure to extreme heat, you may experience hyperthermia or heat stroke. In that case, the body needs to cool as soon as possible.
- Other symptoms of hyperthermia include feeling tired, nausea, confusion, dizziness, and altered psychological state.
- People with heat shock need hospitalization, so they need to be treated immediately.
- While you are waiting for medical treatment, you can lower your temperature by removing your clothes, applying cold water, moving to a cool place, and drinking plenty of water.
Advice
- If your child is old enough and able to describe symptoms, listen to them. Children have the ability to understand stories and will tell you how they are feeling.
- Remember that fever is your body's way of fighting an infection, so you don't need to completely lower it. Fever can be reduced if it is too uncomfortable, but most fevers do not require treatment.
Warning
- A fever that is too high can cause brain damage, but usually doesn't happen unless the fever is above 42 degrees Celsius.
