Verified By Dr Manoj Kishor Chhotray June 5, 2023
7613For healthy human beings, the body temperature should be around 98.4°F (37°C). Any rise in temperature above one degree more than the normal is considered as fever. However, fever by itself may not be something to worry about until the temperature reaches very high levels and fever episodes occur often, but it always requires medical attention to find and treat the cause. Infections are one of the main causes of fever, but fever is mostly a body response to fight off these infections.
However, you can manage it with some self care treatment tips for fever at home before consulting the doctor.
Body temperature ranging from 100 to 102°F (37.8 to 39°C) is considered as low-grade fever, whereas body temperature of more than that is considered as high-grade fever. In either condition, some major associated symptoms are:
Sometimes, a very high fever can cause seizures. Doctors term it as ‘febrile seizures’’.
The immune system increases the temperature of the body to eliminate various infections because of external microorganisms. Though a natural process, fever can be highly uncomfortable. There are a lot of causes that lead to fever. Some of them are:
If you feel feverish and do not subside even after following the home remedies mentioned below or any other concerns, consult your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.
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Fever causes continuous unease, but some self-help remedies can quickly give you relief. Follow the following home remedies and tips:
Loss of appetite is common during fever, but one should have nutritious food to give the body the required nutrients and minerals. Food items that are easy to digest can speed up the healing process. Some of the food items are:
Although fever by itself is usually not harmful, children can experience fever-induced convulsions until the age of 5 years (febrile seizures).
Some health tips to prevent fever due to infections are:
It has to be understood that fever is not a disease but a symptom or a sign of imbalance in the body. Moreover, it has to be discussed with a doctor because it can occur due to some underlying disease or complication.
However, follow good hygiene habits and take preventive measures to prevent any infection leading to fever. The home remedies for fever given above can help relieve. If it does not, consult your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.
Well, there could be many reasons behind why you feel hot without fever. It includes – lifestyle and environmental factors, hormones, age, blood pressure, among others. In many cases, regularly feeling feverish might be a sign of any underlying health issue.
Exposure to emotional issues and episodes of chronic anxiety and stress can lead to psychogenic fever. Such fevers are not viral or bacterial but due to your body’s response to that event.
Prostaglandins (chemical compounds) can lead to intestinal contractions, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, pain, and exhaustion. As prostaglandins are most likely to affect your body temperature, you might feel feverish during your periods.
MD (Medicine), Senior Consultant - General Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneshwar
October 25, 2024