In medical practice, a situation occurs quite often when there is an increase in temperature without symptoms. This indicates the development of an infection, which may be viral or bacterial in nature. If the latter is characterized by the development of completely specific signs, then the presence of the virus in the body may not manifest itself.
Asymptomatic fever is considered a sure sign of the spread of the virus. Depending on the nature of the course of a disease, they can be divided into slow, chronic and latent. The chronic form of manifestation is considered only a relapse, usually with damage to the internal organ or central nervous system. Latent viral infection can be in the body for a long time, without developing and not appearing. But the slow form, unlike the latent form, develops, just the incubation period of such a disease is long and can reach several years.
The term of the incubation period depends on the method of infection, a generalized or focal form is isolated. For example, with a focal form, the virus immediately reaches the cells that it can influence, and does not enter the bloodstream. Such an infection is characterized by rapid development and, therefore, a short incubation period. Most acute respiratory viral infections do just that. The generalized form involves the development in the primary focus and subsequent transition to the bloodstream, which means a longer development period.
If there was a rise in temperature without symptoms, then you need to know a clear algorithm of actions and adhere to it. First of all, it is worth providing the patient with bed rest, and ventilate the room in advance. During this period, it is very important to drink plenty of fluids and good nutrition. In this state, a person does not want to eat anything at all, so the task of close people is to ensure that the patient eats several times a day.
Of course, you should call a doctor, since only qualified personnel will be able to give clear instructions and recommendations, and if necessary, hospitalize the patient. Elevated temperature without symptoms, exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, requires action. If the doctor will have to wait a long time, then a person can be given an antipyretic, such as paracetamol. To alleviate the condition, you can make a cold compress on the forehead.
And remember that a fever without symptoms is temporary, since any disease sooner or later manifests itself in a whole range of other signs, on the basis of which it is much easier to make an accurate diagnosis. But if nevertheless they are absent, and the patient’s condition does not improve, then, most likely, hospitalization will be needed to identify the causes of this state of affairs. It is believed that if all the recommendations of the doctor are followed, the patient should feel better already on the fourth day. And if an increase in temperature without symptoms is observed on the seventh day of feeling unwell, then there is nothing to wait, you should not hesitate to visit a doctor and pass all possible tests. A full examination in this case is a necessity.
In order to help the body cope with the infection, you can resort to some methods of alternative medicine. Cranberry fruit has proven its worth, as it is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Herbal teas can be used as a warm drink. The best herbs are chamomile, rosehip or sage. In such a drink, you can add a spoonful of honey or raspberry jam. As a treat, it is better to offer the patient citrus fruits, since they have a high content of vitamin C.