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How to overcome a fever, do not rush to take paracetamol

Bacaini.id, KEDIR – The extreme weather right now often causes health problems, especially fever. But there are still many people who don’t know how to deal with fever properly.

Fever is a condition in which there is an increase in body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius. Generally a fever is the body’s response or symptom to illness. “Many consider fever to be a disease,” said Dr. Adi Laksono in his office, Jl Dr. Sahardjo Mojoroto District, Kediri City, Monday, November 28, 2022.

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According to Adi, the heat produced by the body will speed up the metabolism. The increase in the body’s metabolism will trigger the immune system to become more active. Thus, the immune system detects and kills disease-causing viruses and bacteria more quickly. In addition, the production of white blood cells that serve as the body’s immune system will also increase during a fever.

Kills germs

Not many people know that fever can kill many different types of germs. It is known that some germs are unable to survive high temperatures. So that the enzymes and toxins produced by germs are damaged by the high body temperature.

“So don’t rush to take acetaminophen if your body feels feverish. Let the body work to fight the virus,” Adi Laksono said.

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He suggested waiting 12-24 hours before deciding to take a fever-reducing medication. Because germs are known to survive temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius and below.

If you feel disturbed by the high body temperature, it is recommended to compress with room temperature water on some parts of the body such as the armpits. It is also recommended to consume warm herbal drinks, such as hot ginger and honey turmeric. “Let the corps finish the war first,” he explained.

However, this provision does not apply to children with immature immunity. If a child has a fever above 38 degrees Celsius, immediately give acetaminophen according to the dose. Because high body temperature has the potential to trigger footsteps or seizures. “Convulsions can cause damage to nerve cells in the brain,” Adi Laksono said.

Author: HTW

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