News Update :

FEVER

17 September 2011


 >>Overview

  • Fever is higher-than-normal body temperature (Normal temparature-370C or 98.60F)
  • Indicates an abnormal process in the body
  • Fever is asymptomand not disease
  • Also called 'pyrexia'
  • Low fever:98.80F to 100.80F
  • Mild to moderate:1010F to 1030F
  • Highfever:1040F and above

Fever

   >>Causes
  • Hot weather
  • Childhood immunization
  • Bacterial/viralinfection
  • Spending much time in sun
  • Allergy to medication / food
   >>Symptoms
  • Hot flushed face
  • Lack of interest in food
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Head and body ache
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
High fevermaybe associated with -
  • Delirium
  • Convulsion
   >>Treatment
  • Monitor temperature using a thermometer
  • Remove the excess clothing
  • Keep the person in a cool place
  • Give a sponge bath in luke warm water
  • Give plenty of fluids 
  • Give prescribeddosesof acetaminophen /paracetamol
  • Do not give aspirin to a person with fever
  • Do not wrap the person in blankets / warm clothing
Consult a Doctor in case of -
  • Irregular breathing
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Rashes
  • Persistent sore throat
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Painful urination
  • Convulsions

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