Fever is by far the most common disease that one has . We have sometime or the other observed fever in ourselves and in loved ones. So w...
Fever is by far the most common disease that one has . We have sometime or the other observed fever in ourselves and in loved ones. So what is called a fever? A fever is an immune response by the body towards external micro organisms that enter our body. there is increase in body temperature above 37degrees.
We will see some fever home remedies which will treat fever effectively.
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Types of fever:
Low grade fever:
Low grade fever is when body temperature rises by 1 degree Celsius. (38C)
Moderate grade fever :
Moderate grade fever occurs when temperature rises above 39 to 41C
High grade fever :
High grade fever occurs when body temperature rises above 39.4C
Hyper-pyrexia:
Hyper pyrexia occurs when body temperature rises above 41C.
When fever occurs one should immediately consult the doctor for manifestations.
When to see a doctor:
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Children:
Fever is usually nothing to worry about. However, if temperatures rise above 40C then you should consult a doctor.
Children of age 0-3 months:
You should consult a doctor if rectal temperature rises above 38C
Children of age 3-6 months ;
you should consult a doctor if rectal temperature rises above 39C
Children of age 6-24 months :
You should consult a doctor if the temperatures rise above 39C.
For children 2 years and older , you should consult a doctor if body temperature rises above 39C;
There are other symptoms too which indicate when you should take a medical advice in fever:
- If the child is uneasy and irritable.
- If the fever is there for more than 3 days .
- When children don't show eye contact .
- When fever does not respond to medication.
Adults :
In adults , fever can be dangerous if it lasts longer than three days and is unaffected by the medications. You should consult your doctor if you experience any of these other symptoms:
- Headache
- Rash
- sensitivity to bright light
- vomiting
- nausea
- breathing problem
- chest pain
- seizures.
Causes of fever:
Fever can be caused due to infections namely; bacterial, fungal, viral. Moreover, it is also seen in food poisoning, heat exhaustion, sunburn etc. Fever also occurs in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and inflammation of body.
Home remedies for fever:
This article focuses on home remedies for fever to relief fever naturally . Here are some tips and home remedies to manage fever:
Drink lots of fluids:
In fever body temperature rises , so the body sweats more to cool down . This leads to loss of water from the body known as dehydration. Hence, you should increase the water intake in the body by taking a lot of fluids such as:
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- Soups or broths.
- sports drinks
- juice
- decaffeinated coffee
- electrolyte Water
In children , you can give them electrolyte water which is easily available in stores or you can make electrolyte water by mixing equal amount of sugar and salt in one liter of water.
Get a lot of rest:
In fever condition you should cut yourself some slack by sleeping or just laying down during the day. This is beneficial as your body is fighting the infection an is constantly working . Hence, you should avoid any physical work during the day and get 8-10 hrs. of sleep during the night. Avoid going out of your house and keep yourself cool at home .
Try to cool down your body:
The body temperature rises in fever , so it is necessary to ensure cool environment in the room . You can do so by some of these methods:
- take a bath with lukewarm water
- wear loose and thin clothing like pajamas.
- Drink cool or room temperature water.
- Eat ice cream or popsicles.
Eat foods that fight infection:
There are a number of food that are able to fight infections . Including these in the diet will reduce body temperature to normal body temperature. Some of these foods are:
Basil:*image
Basil brings down fever immediately as it has fever reducing property. take 20 basil or Tulsi leaves and boil them in water . Add an inch of ginger to this basil water and drink this 3 times a day. Tulsi or basil has antibacterial property , it also helps in lowering down the body temperature.
Garlic:*image
Garlic has antibacterial and antifungal properties . The main component in garlic is allium which has fever reducer property. Garlic is warm in nature and promotes sweating which cools down the body temperature. It should be taken in hot water and let it rest for 10 minutes. then take this water 2-3 times per day.
Ginger:*image
Ginger is used extensively in Asia. It has many health benefits such as ; antibacterial, reduces fever, manages sore throat , relieves cold . You can take ginger in the form of a tea. Add 1 1/2 tsp of grated ginger to one cup water and boil. Drink this tea by adding some honey for sweetness. For reducing fever take this tea 3 times a day.
Cilantro or coriander:*image
Cilantro leaves or coriander can be taken by blending a handful of cilantro with 3/4th cup of water . Strain this mixture and drink it . it lowers body temperature and relieves fever.
Apple Cider vinegar:*image
Apple cider vinegar helps relieve the fever as it draws heat from the body. This cools down the risen body temperature and relieves you from fever . It also contains a lot of minerals which help to detoxify your body. It should be taken as follows: take 2 teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water , add honey if needed and drink this concoction 3 times per day.
Other foods which have similar activity are as follows:* image berries,onions, bellpeppers
- Bell peppers: they contain a lot of vitamin C
- Blue berries: blue berries contain natural aspirin which lowers body temperature.
- Onions: they contain phytochemicals which relieve you from infections.
- Cranberries: They prevent sticking of bacterial cell to lining of the kidney.
Foods to be avoided in fever:
- High fiber food
- fried food
- sugary pastry
- spicy food
- strong flavor drinks.
- rich heavy soups.
In fever condition you should avoid eating out. You should good ,healthy ,homemade food .
Yoga for fever:
Fever is a condition when we feel extremely tired and have weakness in the body. In such a condition it is impossible to do yoga poses. However, we can still do some breathing exercises known as 'pranayama'.
Kapaalbhati :*img
In this ,you have inhale regularly but exhalations should be forceful. This is known to clear nasal passages and remove 80% of the toxins as you exhale.
Anulom vilom Pranayama:*img
In this breathing exercise, take air in from left nostril and block the other nostril by using a finger. Then exhale air from the right nostril. Take in air from the right and exhale through the left nostril. This is known as anulom vilom .
Nadishodhan Pranayama:*img
It provides relaxing effect and brings down the body temperature. This simple breathing exercise will clear the nasal pathway and clean your respiratory system.
Conclusion:
Fever can be managed to some degree with these home remedies , but in severe conditions one should consult a doctor immediately. People suffering from immunological disorders should not wait for fever to subside and consult the doctor immediately . Fever symptoms are relieved by these home remedies. Do try these natural and easy home remedies for better management of fever.
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