Normally, a person's temperature should be 36.6 degrees. Over 37 is already a fever. A high temperature appears when the body begins to fight with a bacterial infection, a virus, inflammatory processes, as well as non-infectious problems (dehydration, injuries, etc.). It is measured in the armpit. Consider the most common reasons for the increase.
Why high fever: reasons
Fever may be associated with the following conditions:
1. If you observe symptoms such as a runny nose, headache, aching limbs, sore throat, then you probably have a viral disease - the flu. It is worth taking a pill “Paracetamol" or any antipyretic and observing bed rest. If the condition has not improved after 2 days, then urgently make an appointment with your doctor.
2. Symptoms: nausea, pain arising from tilting the head, vomiting, drowsiness. The cause may be inflammation of the meninges. This condition causes the virus to enter the brain. In other words, you have meningitis. Call your doctor right away to make an accurate diagnosis.
3. If, in addition to high fever, cough and sputum discharge of brown color are observed, then you probably have an infectious disease - pneumonia. Be sure to consult a doctor, with the confirmation of the diagnosis, antibiotics will be prescribed and sent for radiography. Perhaps treatment in a hospital.
4. Excess hormones in the blood leads to disruption of energy metabolism. In this regard, high fever, sweating, palpitations, nervousness, fatigue and weight loss are observed.
5. In the event that you are a woman, then after birth, infection of the vagina or uterus may occur. Symptoms: lower abdomen hurts, copious discharge disturb. It is worth contacting a specialist. He will conduct an examination and take the necessary tests. Usually prescribed a course of antibiotics.
6. While a person is in a stressful situation, the temperature may increase, and headaches, chills and sleep loss may also appear.
There are times when a fever is held, but there are no other symptoms. This may be due to such factors:
1. Physiology. Hot tea, physical activity, a hearty lunch or menstruation can cause it.
2. Long exposure to the sun. In this case, the person should be placed in a cool place, then the high temperature should return to normal after an hour. If this does not happen, then immediately call a doctor.
3. Chronic infections. Elevated temperature can be observed if sinusitis or tonsillitis has not been completely cured. To accurately clarify the circumstances, it is necessary to take a blood test.
4. Dehydration. Drink plenty of water.
Degree of increase
The main types of fevers are distinguished in medicine:
- 37-38 degrees - low-grade;
- 38-39 degrees - moderately elevated;
- 39-40 degrees - high temperature;
- 40-41 degrees - excessively high;
- 41-42 degrees - hyperpyretic; life threatening.
Fever is a protective thermoregulatory reaction of the body that occurs in response to the action of various irritants. It’s risky to shoot her yourself. But if the temperature is too high, and the doctor has not yet arrived, give the patient an antipyretic and apply cold compresses soaked in water and vinegar to his arms, legs and head. Change often so as not to have time to warm up. Take care of yourself!