It is a sign that something unusual is happening in your body when you have a fever, which is a brief increase in body temperature that is frequently brought on by an illness.
For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but is typically not a cause for concern unless it rises to 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. For infants and toddlers, a mildly elevated temperature may signify a serious infection.
A number of over-the-counter medications can lower a fever, but there are times when it’s preferable to let one go untreated. Fever seems to play an important part in aiding your body’s ability to fight off a number of infections.
Causes–When the set point of your normal body temperature is shifted upward by the hypothalamus, an area of the brain also known as your body’s “thermostat,” you may feel cold and wrap up in a blanket or wear more layers of clothing, or you may shiver to increase body heat, which eventually leads to an elevated body temperature.
Although most people consider 98.6 F (37 C) to be normal, your body temperature can vary by one or more degrees — from approximately 97 F (36.1 C) to 99 F (37.2 C) — and still be considered normal. Factors like your menstrual cycle or heavy exercise can affect your temperature.
Fever or a higher-than-normal body temperature could result from:
· A virus
· A bacterial infection
· Heat exhaustion
· Extreme sunburn
Inflammation of the synovium, the lining of your joints, is a symptom of some inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.
· A malignant tumor
Some medicines, including those used to treat high blood pressure, seizures, and antibiotics
Some vaccinations, like the pneumococcal vaccine or the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
Fever of unknown origin may be the diagnosis if you have had a temperature of 101 F (38.3 C) or higher for longer than three weeks and your doctor is unable to determine the cause despite thorough examination.
SymptomsYour normal temperature may be slightly higher or lower than the average normal temperature of 98.6 F (37 C), but you have a fever when it exceeds that range.
Additional fever symptoms and signs may include the following, depending on the cause of your fever:
· Sweating
· Shivering
· Headache
· Muscle aches
· Loss of appetite
· Dehydration
· General weakness
Between 103 F (39.4 C) and 106 F (41.1 C) high fevers may result in:
· Hallucinations
· Confusion
· Irritability
· Convulsions
· Dehydration
Complications– The following may result from a fever:
· Severe dehydration
· Hallucinations
A few children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years experience seizures brought on by fever (febrile seizures).
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Aconite is prescribed for simple fever that happens during extremely hot or extremely cold weather. It occurs when sudden exposure to cold winds. The fever is accompanied by extreme restlessness and anxiety. The patient feels an increased thirst for cold water. The body aches are intolerable. The patient’s skin turns red, hot, and shiny. Aconitum napellus should be taken into consideration during the first stage of fever.
BELLADONNA 200When a high temperature is present, the feet are icy cold, and the upper body is steaming hot, belladonna is prescribed. Belladonna is an effective remedy for fever and it is prescribed when fever results from exposure to the sun’s heat.
FERRUM PHOS 6XThe face is flushed, the pulse is soft, and there is no restlessness. -Ferrum phos is effective in all stages of fever.
**BRYONIA ALBA 30-**Bryonia alb is prescribed when a fever and body ache occur. Bryonia.The patient always wants to lie down still to get relief and slight motion worsens his or her condition. The patient feels cold with an external coldness. The patient’s pulse is full, hard, tense, and quick. There is also an increased thirst for cold water in large quantities. There is dry coughing with stitching pain in the chest. Easy, profuse perspiration occurs.
The main symptoms of Gelsemium 1X in fever are weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. There is also a tendency to faint. The patient has a lot of muscle pain, a very bad headache, and chills running up and down their backs. In most cases, there is no thirst.
**RHUS TOXICODENDRON 200–**Rhus Tox is one of the best treatments for fever with severe body aches that cause restlessness and make the patient want to move around to feel better. Rhus Tox is also recommended for fever that develops after getting wet in the rain, thirst, and the buildup of dead skin scales on the lips.
BAPTISIA TICTORIA Q-All types of fevers can be treated specifically with baptismia tic, which will cause the fever to end.
NUX VOMICA 30If you have a fever that is accompanied by severe chills and shivering and gastric symptoms, you should consider taking Nux vomica.
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