It's flu season again, and many families are experiencing fever. Fever is a common symptom, and the main cause of fever can be an inflammatory response caused by infection with pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. These pathogens may enter the body through the respiratory tract, digestive tract, or **, activating the immune system, triggering an inflammatory response that leads to an increase in body temperature. In addition, some drugs, surgery, trauma, tumors, and other factors may also cause fever.
In some cases, fever can also be a symptom of an autoimmune disorder or a condition such as a tumor. Regardless of the cause of fever, timely diagnosis and** is required to avoid further damage to the body. It is generally accepted that you should take medicine as soon as you have a fever, but this is not the right practice. In fact, fever is a bodily mechanism that helps the body fight infections and diseases.
First, fever activates the body's immune system and increases the number and activity of white blood cells, which can better fight infection.
Second, fever can reduce the multiplication of viruses and bacteria, thereby reducing the degree of infection.
However, an excessively high body temperature can also cause a certain burden on the body, especially for people with weak bodies such as children and the elderly.
So, how much body temperature does it take to reduce fever?In general, if the body temperature is more than 385 degrees Celsius, you need to pay attention. At this time, some physical cooling methods can be used, such as applying a wet towel to the forehead, wiping the body, etc., to lower the body temperature. If physical cooling methods are ineffective, or if body temperature continues to rise, medical cooling may be considered. However, for people with weaker bodies such as children and the elderly, even if the body temperature does not reach 385 degrees Celsius, which also needs to be closely watched and handled appropriately.
In addition, if the fever is accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, cough, sore throat, etc., it is also necessary to seek medical attention promptly.
In conclusion, fever is a bodily mechanism that helps the body fight off infections and diseases. When dealing with fever, it is necessary to judge and deal with it according to body temperature and physical condition. If you have a high body temperature or other symptoms, you should seek medical attention and follow your doctor's advice.