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Have you had a Fever? I am @gumegxgolgom here, will explain about fever.

The average normal temperature in adults is 37 degrees Celsius. However, everyone may vary 1 to 2 degrees lower or higher than normal. When the body temperature begins to reach 39 degrees Celsius, this is usually called fever.

Fever

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Fever is one of the body's reactions to infections caused by bacteria and viruses. When the infection is found in the body, white blood cells will release a substance called pyrogen. When the pyrogen reaches the brain, it will signal the hypothalamus to increase body temperature.

Overcoming Fever Naturally

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When the body is attacked by fever, of course feels very uncomfortable. You may feel lazy to eat, drink, and sleep is not good. In order for the fever does not get worse, following steps to reduce the fever you can do at home.

Do not wear blankets

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When the body is shivering and teeth chatter, wearing a blanket certainly makes you feel comfortable. However, wearing a blanket at the time of fever even make body heat stuck and fever becomes worse. When the body heat is very high, remove the blanket and replace it with a thin cloth.

Warm bath water

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Warm baths are believed to reduce fever and make the body more relaxed. Warm water can also kill bacteria and organisms. Do not bathe with cold water to force the fever to drop quickly, this will only make the blood flow to the internal organs and make body heat higher.

Warm compresses

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If you do not want to take a bath, try with a warm compress. Wet the towel with warm water, then place it on the forehead or arm.

In addition to compress, using wet socks as a compress can also be done. First, soak feet with warm water. Then, wet socks with cold water, wring it out, and use it before going to sleep. Coat the socks with thick dry socks. This method can improve blood circulation.

Spicy food

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Chili contains a chemical compound called capsaicin that has a spicy flavor. If you eat spicy foods when the fever, this will make you sweat and blood circulation increases. Of course it can help you lower hot body temperature.

Drink lots of water

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When the fever, you certainly feel reluctant to eat and drink. However, dehydration instead makes body temperature rise, headaches, and muscle cramps. Meet the needs of body fluids as much as possible by drinking 2 liters of water per day.

Drink ginger tea

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Ginger will help open the pores that make the body sweat and reduce the fever. Ginger can also relieve flu.

Fruit juice

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Fruits can help keep the body hydrated. Fresh pineapple can help reduce fever because of the substance content in it. In addition to pineapple, apple water is the right choice, and tastes good. To make it also very easy, peel 3 apples, sliced ​​and boil together 3-4 glasses of water until the apple is almost soft. Then strain the water in a glass and add 2 spoons of honey.

Celery Water

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Add celery in half a liter of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Strain and add honey to taste, then drink. Celery water, in addition to lowering fever, can also help you sleep comfortably.

Set room temperature

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Set the room temperature as comfortable as possible. If it is too hot, the body will produce excessive sweating and make dehydration. Keep room temperature between 20 - 25 degree celcius.

Use comfortable clothes

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Use a thin and loose shirt. Avoid tight clothes because it will interfere with the circulation.

Fever may last for several days. If you have done the above steps and the fever does not go down, contact your doctor immediately to avoid more serious problems and can be dealt with quickly.

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