A fever is uncomfortable, but do you know that it's actually a sign of something good? It means your immune system is working normally. When the body becomes sick, whether because of an infection or another cause, the body thermostat makes the temperature go up, causing fever. The intense, high heat is unbearable for viruses and bacteria, since they can only stand normal body temperature. These intruders are then killed. A fever is not a symptom, but a sign that your body functions properly.
No matter how normal or needed a fever is, it's annoying. If you want to get over this health condition immediately, there are effective tactics you can try.
First make sure it's a fever, here are the symptoms....
Sweating
Aching muscles
Dry mouth
Headache
Chills
Sleepiness and fatigue
Body weakness
Dizziness
Slurred speech and delusion (In severe cases)
Some/most if not all people get cold from fevers some people turn to the “sweat it out” tactic, they bundle themselves up in thick clothes, wrap sheets all over their bodies, and try to get warm ect... For some people, this is effective, but it's not recommended, especially if you've got a very high temperature. You should do the opposite, and cool your body down. Make it as comfortable as you can by lowering the temperature.
One very simple, but effective way is by getting an ice pack and placing it over your forehead, on the the groin, crotch or even in the armpit. This cools the body temporarily. Another tactic is by soaking a clean washcloth in bowl of cool water and placing it over the forehead. You can also wipe it all over the body, to lower the temperature and reduce the fever faster.
The most effective way to get rid of a fever (which they still do in hospitals depending on the temperature) is to fill a bathtub up with ice and cold water and soak your self in it.
Diet To Help Your Sick Condition
What you ingest affects the course of your fever and how quickly it'll pass. Remember, the body is fighting the infections, so you have to assist it, by strengthening your immune system more. Most people lose their appetite when they have a fever, but this is okay, since it allows the digestive system to rest, and the immune system to work without distraction.
One effective tactic to cure a fever is by taking in plenty of fluids. Bacteria and viruses grow faster in dehydrated body cells, so you have to keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Sports drinks are also recommended, since they contain more electrolytes. If the body gets all the water it needs, the toxins are removed faster and white blood cells work better. The faster the fever will pass.
Although fluids are good for fever relief, not all liquids are recommended to treat the condition. Refrain from ingesting drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Drinks with too much sugar, like soda or undiluted fruit juice, should also be prohibited since these slows down the white blood cells' ability in killing bacteria.
When your fever starts to subside, the appetite comes back. You can then eat vegetable soups and drink diluted fruit juices. Opt for simple foods like whole grains. Cooked foods are also better than raw ones.
Medicines
Try to get some Ibuprofen and/or Aspirin this can help with the symptoms along with regular cough and cold medicine.
Hope this helped ^^