A temperature of 39 causes most people anxiety. In this regard, I would like to tell you what the high temperature is all about, why it appears and whether it is worth knocking it down.
It is interesting to know that medical scientists still have completely different opinions. At the same time, some of them even frankly declare that the elevated temperature does not do any harm, while others still recommend knocking it down. Nevertheless, most doctors nevertheless agree: temperature is a very significant tool in the body to counter the disease, stimulating the immune system reactions.
Elevated body temperature is especially effective in protecting against viruses. This is explained by the fact that temperature 39 interferes with the growth of most of them, reducing the rate of their reproduction. Thus, the body tries to overcome the infection.
Adults are more resistant to harmful microorganisms. The child’s body is more susceptible to infections, as a result of which they also have a high temperature much more often. This fact causes most parents to panic. Many of them immediately try to try as many ways as possible, how to bring down a high temperature in a child. Although such measures are completely optional. This is especially true for the smallest children. After all, even when teeth are cut, their temperature can rise. That is why doctors strongly recommend that you do not bring down temperatures below 38 degrees at all, thereby allowing the immune system to strengthen.
In general, there is an unwritten rule: you should not lower the temperature until it causes suffering and does not worsen overall well-being. However, it should be remembered that a temperature of more than 40 degrees is dangerous, even if it does not cause any discomfort, since with it there is a real threat that blood will begin to clot.
A temperature of 39 degrees can appear due to various factors, therefore, based on the characteristics, it is necessary to make a decision: is it worth it to shoot down. So, for example, with flu it is better not to reduce it. The incubation period of this disease is very short (approximately one and a half days), and at high temperature the influenza virus feels much worse, which contributes to a faster recovery. If the patient is very ill, then he can take an antipyretic. However, it is better to do this one-time, but not constantly. Otherwise, the body’s fight against the infection will drag on, and treatment will become more complicated.
If the temperature 39 gives the patient obvious anxiety, and it was decided to bring it down, then it is best to initially give preference to folk remedies. They act more gently, so the body reacts to them more calmly than to medicines.
You can reduce the temperature by wiping. To do this, moisten a towel in water at room temperature and wipe the body with it. It is also good to apply a cold towel to your forehead. This method of lowering the temperature is well suited for young children. Some people recommend rubbing vodka or vinegar. An adult can try this treatment, but the baby should not be rubbed by them. Such a procedure will cause a child to shiver, which will again increase body temperature and reduce to zero all efforts.
Drinking plenty of water is a must for a tempering person. It is best to drink rosehip infusion, cranberry juice, raspberry or linden flower tea, redcurrant juice, a drink of honey and lemon, lingonberry juice. It is good to eat fruits containing vitamin C. Among them are orange, grapefruit, lemon. Just do not forget, using various folk methods and measures, you can not abuse them. See your doctor on time.