BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Even though many of already know what fever means, either by a direct experience or and indirect one. But I'll still like to make little introduction so that we can enjoy the topic as it is a very interesting one.
By definition, fever can simply be defined as an elevation or increase in body temperature or a high body temperature. Technically, any body temperature that is above the normal body temperature measurement of 98.6 F (37 C) or the normal rectal temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) is considered to have been increased.
Many people got worried when they notice an increase rate of their body temperature, which in most cases makes people to think maybe they are actually suffering from an illness. Although a fever, not surprisingly, indicates that one is fighting off some kind of infection, such as a simple cold, the flu, or an ear infection. It is not an illness in itself. In fact, many researches has confirmed that a fever may do some good. ... More importantly, a fever can help your body in fighting off infections and or wounds.
OCCURRENCE
A normal body temperature is bound to varying throughout the day — it's lower in the morning and higher in the late afternoon and evening. Although most people consider 98.6 F (37 C) normal, your body temperature can vary by a degree or more, from about 97 F (36.1 C) to 99 F (37.2 C), and still be considered normal.
Therefore, a fever occurs when an area in your brain called the hypothalamus which is also known as your body's "thermostat" shifts the set point of your normal body temperature upward. When this happens, you may feel chilled and add layers of clothing or wrap up in a blanket, or you may shiver to generate more body heat, eventually resulting in an elevated body temperature.
COULD FEVER REALLY BE FIGHTING INFECTIONS?
Hmm.... This has been a question that has been causing confusion over a long period of time, but the answer is obviously YES.
The hotter our body temperature, the more our bodies speed up a key defence system that fights against tumours, wounds or infections, new research by a multidisciplinary team of mathematicians and biologists from the Universities of Warwick and Manchester has found.
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HOW DOES FEVER FIGHT INFECTIONS
Whenever a child is sick with fever, this thus cause for concern for their parent. Confusion about what constitutes a “dangerous” body temperature and the proper dosing of fever medicines only adds to the anxiety.
Fever can indeed be scary, and any fever in an infant younger than 3 months is cause for major concern because of the risk of serious bacterial infections. But in general, in older children who do not look very distressed, fever is positive evidence of an active immune system, revved up and helping an array of immunological processes work more effectively.
The first way by which fever helps in fighting infections is that when the body temperature increase, the increased body temperature helps the immune system work more effectively. Studies have shown that our infection fighting white blood cells are stimulated and there is an increased production of antibodies when our temperature is higher. This is our body’s immediate and highly effective way of fighting infection.
Another way is that the elevated heat levels within the body have been found to slow down, and in some cases stop, the growth and reproduction of some kinds of bacteria that can’t function in warmer environments. When combined, the body warming and a fever ensuing can be an effective way to fight infection fast.
IN CONCLUSION
The level of temperature can get increased at a very high rate which can make a person to feel very uncomfortable, and also giving different signs and symptoms such as;Temperature greater than 100.4 F (38 C) in adults and children; Shivering, shaking, and chills; Aching muscles and joints or other body aches; Headache; Intermittent sweats or excessive sweating; Rapid heart rate and/or palpitations; Skin flushing or hot skin; Feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded; Eye pain or sore eyes; Weakness; Loss of appetite; Fussiness (in children and toddlers) e.t.c. It is advisable not to Remember,hesitate to seek expert medical advice, especially when high fever is noticed in children.
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