Normal body temperature ranges between 36-37 degrees Celsius, but the temperature of the body may vary from person to person and may be affected by many factors such as food, exercise, sleep, it should be noted that the body temperature varies according to time; It reaches its highest natural level at around 6 pm, while it reaches its lowest normal level at about 3 am. The condition of the body temperature is known as the normal temperature of the fever. The fever is a natural defense mechanism used by the body to resist infection. The fever is accompanied by other symptoms such as feeling cold, chills, loss of appetite, drought, increased sensitivity to pain, lethargy, and poor concentration. There are many different causes that can lead to fever, including sore throat, flu, In addition to rheumatoid arthritis, some types of medications, exposure to sunburn, sunburn, or dehydration.
Treatment of high body temperature:
=) Home remedies (=
There are a number of tips and various home remedies that help to cure high temperature, including the following:
- Commitment to comfort and avoid the many covers.
- Wear light clothing.
- Shower with lukewarm water that does not exceed 30 ° C.
- Avoid using snow to reduce the temperature.
- Avoid using alcohol to lower the temperature because inhaling alcohol fumes may cause many - health problems.
- Drink plenty of water and fluids, avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages that contain - caffeine because of its effect in increasing the risk of drought.
- Use a fan to move the air in the room or open the windows.
- Put a cold damp towel on the forehead.
Pharmacological treatments:
The high temperature that does not cause discomfort to the patient does not require medical treatment, but in cases where the use of a drug there are a number of different options can be resorted to, including the following:
1-Paracetamol:
Paracetamol can be used to treat fever in children and adults. Paracetamol is available in various forms of medicine, such as cereals, and suppositories, which may be used in the case of febrile fever. The dose used to treat fever in adults is estimated at 1000 mg every 6 hours. To determine the appropriate dose for them by the competent doctor, and should be alerted to the need to avoid the use of this drug for patients with liver disease.
2-Ibuprofen:
Ibuprofen can be used to treat fever in adults and children over the age of six months. The recommended dose for fever in adults is 400-600 mg every six hours. For children, consult your doctor for the appropriate dose.
3-naproxen:
NAPROXEN is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The recommended dose of fever treatment in adults is two doses every 12 hours. It is important to avoid the use of aspirin for the treatment of fever in children or adolescents because of the risk of Ray syndrome.
Check with your doctor:
If left untreated, the fever can lead to serious complications, especially for young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems, so you should see your doctor in a number of cases to prevent health complications.
1-Infants:
The doctor should be consulted when the temperature of infants is high in the following cases:
- The temperature of infants under the age of three months to 38 degrees Celsius or more, regardless of the appearance of other symptoms.
- The high temperature of more than 38.9 ° C in children between the ages of 3 to 6 months, or if accompanied by a number of other symptoms.
- The temperature rises to 38.9 ° C or higher in children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years if the fever lasts for more than one day or the symptoms worsened or did not respond to fever for the antifungal.
Children and Adolescents: People between the ages of 2 and 17 years of age do not need treatment if the temperature is below 38.9 ° C, unless the fever is accompanied by other symptoms such as irritability or muscle pain, or if the temperature is above 38.9 ° C They did not respond to the antidepressants or lasted for more than three days.
2-Adults:
It can be said that the temperature of 38.9 ° C in adults does not need to be reviewed by the doctor and can be controlled using non-prescription drugs, but the doctor should be reviewed in the following cases:
* High temperature above 39.4 ° C, or lack of fever response to treatment.
Elevated temperature accompanied by other symptoms such as neck stiffness, acute pain, or shortness of breath.
* High temperature in older people over the age of 65 years if accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, or confusion.
* High temperature above 38.9 ° C for more than two days without drop.
- Other cases: People with weakened immune systems, such as patients with HIV, cancer or autoimmune diseases, should see a doctor if they have fever.
