Raised body temperature above 98.4 Fahrenheit is called fever. The most common cause of fever is infection. Fever occurs due to toxaemia. We should not panic for a mild fever upto 101°; because it stimulates our immune system to fight with the invading agent. We should take anti pyretic only when fever goes above 102° F otherwise the body is going to take more time for curing the actual problem.
By reducing body temperature we slow down our response to the invader & thus giving more time to Bacteria to flourish. We should see a Doctor in the following situations:
1. If a child younger than 3 months has a fever above 100°F.
2. Or a child of 1 to 3 years has fever above 102°F.
3. If an adult is having fever above 103°F.
A fever above 105°F can lead to complications. If the body temperature exceeds 105°F, go to a doctor or seek medical help immediately.
Before going to a doctor we must cool the body by applying fever patch on the forehead. Fever Patch can also be applied on hands, arms, feet or legs. Still if the fever cannot be controlled we should pour a bucket of cold water on the whole body. At this time while waiting for medical help, temperature must be brought down in any way & should take an antipyretic like 650mg paracetamol.
Once the doctor or paramedics/medical help arrives, allow them to do their work
