What temperature is fever?

Fever is itself considered as a health condition by many, but it is a symptom indicating presence of other health ailments. While one could experience fever due to change in whether or some minor infections, it can also result from some serious health issues. The factors that indicate the seriousness of fever are its intensity and duration of the fever. Though in most of the cases, it comes and goes on its own, but frequent presence and high intensity fever should not be ignored. In this article, we will understand what temperature is fever, causes, symptoms and home remedies for fever.

What temperature is fever?

It is believed that our body's normal temperature depends on the individual, age, and physical activities. Scientifically, the normal body temperature is 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). In fever, the body fever temperature is higher than normal. It is considered a fever when the body temperature rises to 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. 103.1°F (39.5°C) is considered as high fever and 105.8°F (41°C) as very high fever. Presence of Fever signifies that the body is fighting a disease or infection.

Causes of Fever

Different health conditions and disease could result in fever, some of the common causes of fever are as follows:  
•    Viral and bacterial infections
•    Cold and flu
•    Sore throat and ear infection
•    Urinary infection
•    Diarrhea
•    Swelling of blood vessels and arteries
•    Coronavirus

Symptoms of Fever

Some common symptoms of fever are as follows:
•    Chills
•    Loss of appetite
•    Dehydration
•    Shivering
•    Heat in some cases
•    Feeling weak
•    Tiredness
•    Body ache
•    Difficulty breathing

Home Remedies for Fever

It is necessary to consult a registered medical professional during any illness, same applies to fever as well. Meanwhile, one could try following home remedies for temporary relief from symptoms.

1.    By Coldwater strips

•    MATERIAL:
A clean towel
Clear cold water

•    HOW TO USE:
Take some cold water in a large pot
Soak the towel thoroughly in the pot
Now squeeze the towel and keep it on the patient's head for half a minute.
Keep repeating this process for about 10 minutes.

•    HOW PROFITABLE:
According to a research, home remedies for fever can also be done with cold bandages. Research also mentions that cold bandages can reduce the temperature faster than medicines.

2.    By Using Basils

•    MATERIAL:
10 to 15 basil leaves
1 tsp grated ginger
Half teaspoon honey
A cup of water

•    HOW TO USE:
Boil water, basil leaves, and ginger in a vessel for 8 minutes.
When the color of the water becomes dark, filter it and put it in a cup.
Then, put half a teaspoon of honey.
Give it to the patient twice a day.

•    HOW PROFITABLE:
Consumption of basil leaves can be beneficial in reducing fever temperature.

What to eat during fever?

Fever affects an individual by lowering energy levels, inducing body ache and many more symptoms. Similarly, the digestive system is also affected. The individual feels low energy and find oneself unable even to do daily living activities. Thus, it is necessary to give regular meals to the patient to maintain energy level as it helps to fight against the underlying cause, be it infection, cold or flu.  
Do you know what food items should be included in the diet to supply appropriate amount of energy to the body and help the patient recover soon? If not, here is a list of some food items which will help with the same.
•    Soup: Soup is considered a better food for fever. The nutrients present in it provide energy to the body and the liquid nature allows easy digestion.  If you include soup in the patient’s diet chart, it will assist recovery and the weakness will disappear soon.
•    Boiled Eggs: Eggs are rich in protein, which helps provide energy to our bodies. Vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, and selenium are present in eggs, which helps in strengthening our immunity. Thus, eggs are considered as must to be included in a person’s diet who is suffering from fever.
•    Porridge: During fever, the liver becomes very weak, so the person is unable to digest any food effectively. In such a situation, porridge, being a highly nutritious and easy to digest food becomes a must food item to include in the diet of a person suffering from fever.
•    Semolina Upma: In fever temperature, the patient often complains of constipation, due to which they do not like any food, and which further induce weakness. In such a situation, if the patient is given semolina upma in diet, it will help to resolve constipation complaint and patient starts feeling better soon.

Conclusion:

To conclude, fever itself is not a disease or disorder but an indication of another health ailment like infection, cold, etc. In mild to moderate cases, fever soon disappears on its own whereas in it severe cases, it may not happen. Thus, if one is experiencing fever for a longer duration or a sudden high intensity fever appears, it is must to consult a doctor.

Note: The article is meant for general awareness of the readers. The information can’t be used as a substitute to a medical prescription or diagnosis by a medical professional. In case you experience above or related symptoms, kindly consult a registered medical professional.

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