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If a person’s body temperature increases over the typical range of 98–100°F (36–37°C), they have a fever. It is a typical indicator of an infection. Typically, a fever will subside on its own. However, a high body temperature may signify a serious infection that requires medical attention. In this situation, a physician may prescribe medicine to lessen it.
How to break a fever
For a common or viral fever treatment, there are several ways to make yourself or your children more comfortable:
- Cold Compressions: A cold compress is a substance that has been frozen or cooled, such as an ice pack or a cold, wet washcloth. They can alleviate pain and swelling and reduce the temperature when appropriately administered and makes for an effective mode of fever treatment.
- Consume lots of fluids: Drinks will enhance heat escape from the skin and replenish the water lost via sweat and is a popular high fever treatment. Water and clear broth are nutritious options. Under six-month-old, infants should only consume breast milk or formula.
- Rest: Stay in bed and rest especially during a fever and chills treatment. Recuperation necessitates rest, although physical exertion can elevate body temperature.
- Natural remedies: Tulsi-ginger is a natural immune booster that helps alleviate viral fever symptoms such as sore throat and cough. Tulsi and ginger possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties that combat infections and lower viral fever and is also recommended as a fever and headache treatment. The remedy is also an effective ayurvedic treatment for fever.
The body runs a fever to combat illnesses produced by viruses and bacteria. Additionally, sunburns and vaccines can cause fevers. Anyone of any age can get a fever. Those with weaker immune systems may experience fevers more frequently than others.
