Viral fever happens as a consequence of infection cause by virus.
As virus are the germs possess the tendency to get transfer from one person to another very quickly .
Whenever you experience anything like the infection caused by virus such as flu or cold then your immune system plays an sole role in overcoming the situation .
And your immune system respond to it by several means like ;
Increases the temperature of the body.
So that it can make the virus and other germs less hospitable .
This increase in temperature differ in different bodies or can say different body reacts differently to the virus.
Like some feels just slight increase In temperature while other can witness little more than that,
Also it has been seen that in bacterial infection it is considered wise to have antibiotics but in the case of virus it is not of a very much use as it do not respond to the antibiotics.
It will take a little time may be couple of days or few weeks to get body recovered from it.
While the viral infection in the body is on the go here are the few things which can help to get very well in home itself.
Which time to visit a doctor
Look fever is not something which you should be very worry about but little precautions can save your time and energy like-
If suffer from higher fever then it would be wise to consult a doctor.
Like for children it would be good enough to visit to doctor when you see following symptoms –
- High fever
- Rash cough
- Diarrhea
- Feeling irritable
- Lethargic and sleepy…etc.
In case of adults-
- Rash cough
- Abdominal or chest pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Seizures
- Breathing issues
- Sever and continuous headache
As fever is not an issue if they are not causing any other serious issue , and if it is causing the aforesaid issues or any one of them for more than 3days ,
Then do consider visiting a doctor.
Also if situation is under control then follow the following steps to make it further better;
Take ample amount of rest
Viral fever causes as the result of viral infection in your body and it is also the time when your body is working everything to fight that off .
Hence you naturally fell lethargic and dizzy so it becomes very crucial to get better quickly that you take ample amount of rest.
Take ample amount of rest includes ;
Avoid hectic physical and mental work , cut yourself from dozens of work of office .
Give some relaxation to your body and mind.
Aim at the target to get atleast 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep.
Keep your body well hydrated
What usually happens when you catch a viral fever is your body temperature goes high.
And the hight temperature of the body causes discomfort and uneasiness which also the cause of fluid loss from the body in form of sweat which may causes dehydration.
Hence being fully hydrated will save you from further issues.
Drink as much liquid as you can like-
- Coconut water
- Fruit Juice
- Soups
- electrolytes etc.
Take lighter medicines
For fever in viral infection you can take lighter medicines like
- paracetamol
- ibuprofen
- aspirin …etc.
because the main task is to control the fever and keep the temperature of the body under control , which these medicines will do for you.
But be cautious do not take more doses of it.
Take the medicines as per recommended by manufacturer and doctor.
Eat healthy but easily digestible
During viral fever your body is actually performing a lot of hard work in fighting that virus off so you need to eat the things which needs less effort in digestion and at the same time provide strength , required nutrients to your body.
like you can prefer eating-
Khichadi, fruits and vegetables .
Most importantly must have moringa (drumstick) in vegetables.
Keep track on your body temperature and try to stay cool
Look fever can prove critical if crosses limit so, it’s very important to keep the track of your body temperature as this will save you from further consequences.
Things you can do to achieve the said goal-
- wear lighter clothes usually prefer cotton.
- Do not cover yourself with extra blankets.
- Proper circulation of air in the room is important.
- Do not give up on bathing.
Fever is not something which deserves to be bother about ,
Your body is strong enough to beat the affect of the virus itself.
So, stay calm use aforesaid measures and you will be fine soon.
Note : in case of further serious(if any) then consider calling a Doctor.
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