Reducing A High Fever

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Overview Of Fevers

• Fever occurs when the body temperature is higher the normal (a normal temperature is 98.6⁰F or 37⁰C)
• Points toward an irregular process within the body
• Fever is merely a symptom and not disease
• A fever is also referred to as ‘pyrexia‘
• A low temperature is generally between: 98.8⁰F to 100.8⁰F
• A moderate temperature is generally between: 101⁰F to 103⁰F
• A high fever is usually between: 104⁰F and above

Causes Of A High Fever

• Can occur when there is hot weather
• Childhood vaccination
• Microscopic or virus-related infections can cause high fevers
• Spending too much time in the sun can cause a high fever
• If you allergic to certain foods it can cause swelling and high fever

Symptoms Of A High Fever

• Your face will appear to be red
• You will lose your appetite
• Nausea can occur
• High fever is usually accompanied with vomiting
• Headaches are usually experienced with high fevers
• High fevers can result in constipation
• Diarrhea

High fever can be accompanied with:

• Confusion
• Seizures

Treatment Of High Fevers

• Observe your temperature by means of a thermometer
• Get rid of any extra clothing that is not needed
• Keep the individual in a place that is well ventilated
• Sponge the person using lukewarm water
• Make sure the person drinks plenty liquids
• Give the person the recommended doses of paracetamol
• Never offer aspirin to an individual who is suffering from a fever
• Don’t cover the individual in warm clothing as this will worsen the fever.

Phone your doctor if any of the follow symptoms occur:

• Breathing that appears to be irregular
• If the person is suffering from a stiff neck
• If the person appears to be confused
• The person starts to break out in rashes
• The person has a sore throat
• The person keeps vomiting
• Diarrhea
• The person is in pain when they urinate
• The person is experiencing seizures

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