Introduction
Fever
is simply rise in body temperature. Normally our body temperature
is usually around 98.6 degree Fahrenheit or 37 degree Celsius.
Some people have body temperature slightly more or less than
the above values.
Facts
Our
brain has a centre called the hypothalamus that maintains our
normal body temperature. Due to some infection, germs or just
heat stroke, the brain sets a new temperature and the body temperature
rises till it reaches the new set point. Because, your body
is now set at a higher temperature, you will feel hot, shivering
and even feel cold till your body reaches the new set temperature.
When you take treatment for the fever, the set point again comes
down to around 37 degree Celsius. Hence, your body starts losing
heat in form of sweating till the temperature is back to normal.
Treatment
Usually
a fever less than 100 degree Fahrenheit does not require any
medicine. Your doctor may prescribe drugs to bring down the
fever.
You
will be advised to drink lots of liquid as your body may become
dehydrated if it gets hot. You may also be given a cold sponge
to bring down the temperature if it is too high. And do not
forget nothing is better than a good rest.
