Fever

FEVER

Normal human body temperature varies from 98-99 F; this reflects

the temperature of viscera and tissue of the body.
It is kept within normal levels by maintaining a balance between
heat gain and heat loss and is under regulation by the
hypothalamus.
Increased body temperature above the maximal normal body
temperature is called fever. By itself, it is not a disease but a
symptom of disease.

Causes

Usually fever is caused by infection by bacteria, virus, and parasites,

etc.
Treatment

• Fever with sneezing and nasal discharge is controlled by

symptomatic treatment. Paracetamol 500 mg one to two tabs 3 to 4
times a day can be given. For children Paracetamol 20 mg/kg
four times a day can be given.

• If the cause of fever is definite such as urinary tract infection, chest

infection, malaria, enteric fever, etc., treat as described in the
related topic.

Non-drug treatment
• Remove excessive blankets covering the patient.
• Remove excess clothes.
• Rapid sponging if necessary with tap water.

Advice to patient
• Maintain sufficient fluid and calorie intake.
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