Home Remedies to Gently Reduce Fever

Fever is a symptom that is typical of many diseases. We reveal which home remedies can gently reduce the fever.

First of all: Fever is not a disease, but a symptom . It shows that our body is fighting a bacterial or viral infection.An increased body temperature – from 38.5 °C one speaks of fever – increases the effectiveness of the immune cells and slows down the multiplication of the pathogens. It is monitored by the hypothalamus in the brain. It simultaneously forces the blood vessels and muscles to provide additional heat. The result: our perception of heat is confused, we freeze, have chills or sweat. Anyone who can no longer bear this burden should take countermeasures.

The best home remedies :

After the so-called warm-up phase is over and you are no longer freezing, put on a cooling calf wrap or take a lukewarm bath. The water temperature should be two degrees below that of the body at the beginning. Then run cold water over it. Stay in the tub for a maximum of 20 minutes. A hot tea made from elderflower and linden blossom (dried, pharmacy) can also reduce the fever. Recipe: Pour boiling water over 2 teaspoons of the mixture in a cup and let steep for 10 minutes. Drink as hot as possible three times a day.

How to treat yourself:

First measure the fever with a thermometer (pharmacy) rectally, in the ear or in the mouth. Doctors advise several times a day, since the fever curve often shows them which illness is behind it. When taking a fever reducer, follow the dosage instructions exactly. Stay in bed, ventilate the room well and drink plenty of water. If it doesn’t get much better after three days, if the fever rises above 39 degrees, breathing faster than 30 times a minute or if the patient suddenly seems confused, medical advice should be sought.

Crystal Waston MD

Crystal Waston has a degree in Cross Media Production and Publishing. At vital.de she gives everyday tips and deals with topics related to women's health, sport, and nutrition.

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