The cold weather is coming and with it the colds and flu. These do not come alone, but are accompanied by fever which is often associated with symptoms such as chills, muscle aches and weakness.
Fever is the response that our body gives to infections caused by viruses or bacteria.We have internal mechanisms that use the energy stored in the body to maintain a constant temperature, even if it varies on the outside.
From 37 ºC onwards it is considered that you have a few tenths, and with 38ºC and above a greater fever.
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Just as you can raise your temperature by wearing too much clothing or exercising, it is also possible to reverse the effects of fever with some home tricks.
Most of fevers go away on their own in a few days and are not considered dangerous, but treating fever with home remedies and sometimes medication helps to cope with it.
This is what you should do to lower fever quicklyaccording to experts.
How to lower fever
The fever usually lasts between 1 and 7 days and, although they are generally not dangerous, fevers can be uncomfortable.
Drink plenty of fluids
When your body is hot, it sweats to cool down, but if you lose too much water, it will be difficult to lower your fever.
Fever can cause dehydrationso drinking plenty of fluids is important to feel better. Not only water, experts say you should also drink juice, although diluted because they warn that if it is pure it can cause diarrhea.
Some research has found that hot drinks like tea are more effective at relieving symptoms like chills and runny nose than cold drinks.
Cool the skin with ice packs or a cold washcloth on the forehead or wrists.
Even though it makes you feel more comfortable, Avoid taking a cold bathas this could cause you to shiver, which will raise your temperature even more.
It is vital to keep your body cool by applying cold compresses to your wrists, forehead and calves. As they warm up, change them, rinse them again with cold water and put them back on until the fever goes down.
Rest
Staying in bed as much as possible and sleeping whenever you feel sleepy allows your body to fight off the underlying infection. Dress lightly and wear blankets, even if you are cold.
If things don’t improve and you have symptoms such as pain when breathing, stiff neck, vomiting, severe cough and temperature above 38 that does not go down even with medication, it is best to go to the doctor.
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