Generally people instantly rush to a clinician for quick relief. But everyone should be well aware about the prognosis of fever. Against any infection or inflammation, our body reacts the fighting mechanism by raising body temperature above normal. In a way it helps body to get rid of such infections.
For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but usually isn't a cause for concern unless it reaches 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. For infants and toddlers, if it’s a slight elevated temperature parent should remain watchful about further progress. Fevers generally go away within a few days. A number of over-the-counter medications lower a fever, but sometimes it's better left untreated.
Fever is just one part of an illness, many times no more important than the presence of other symptoms such as cough, sore throat, sinus congestion, fatigue, joint pains or aches, chills, nausea, etc.
Fevers of 104 F (40 C) or higher may be dangerous and demand immediate home treatment and prompt medical attention, as they can result in delirium and convulsions, particularly in infants, children, and the elderly.
A virus, A virus, A bacterial infection, Heat exhaustion, Certain inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis — inflammation of the lining of your joints (synovia), A malignant tumor, Some medications, such as antibiotics and drugs used to treat high blood pressure or seizures, Some immunizations, such as the diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP) or pneumococcal vaccine
Get Your Fever Management Treated Now!What to do when you, your baby or child is having a fever
Measure temperature repeatedly and have a record of the same, Stay in bed and have rest, Maintain hydration by taking enough of water & other liquids, Take lukewarm water every time, Take light diet when temperature is not there, If temperature goes above 102 ‘f: put a cold sponge on forehead, hands and soles of feet. Add a pinch of salt to the vessel before putting cold sponge, Have a patience. Fever will raise again even if it has come down
Take a Note
In case of child having fever must be paid careful attention by parents. Options like basic home remedies can also be applied by habit. Avoid any outside food, junk food or heavily spiced food In case of fever with throat infection: do gargles with hot water containing salt and turmeric In case of fever with Typhoid fever: a strict restriction of heavy Food is mandatory In case of malarial fever: there will be a phase of fever and no fever till the infection comes to an end In case of viral fever: fever will take a long time to get down. A person suffering from viral fever will be exhausted. One has to have patience In case of fever with flu: patient should take certain home remedies like tulsi, ginger, black pepper, ajwain, pudina leaves crushed and mixed in boiling water with 1 tspn of lemon juice
A well selected homeopathy medicine acts wonderfully in cases of any fever. We are seeing many patients coming to us for taking homeopathic remedies for managing their fevers. Generally patients taking allopathic medicines gets exhausted completely. Homeopathic medicines keep general immunity strengthened during and after fever. Body system should be hydrated during the fever
Fever may be due to any reasons viral, malarial, typhoid, flu: homeopathy serves as most harmless and painless mode of treatment ever
Our patients are highly benefited with homeopathy in any acute complaints along with fever and we are always there to guide and educate them on call and also at clinic
