Fever is a complex physiologic response to disease mediated by pyrogenic cytokines and characterized by a rise in core temperature, generation of acute phase reactants and activation of immune systems.
An elevated body temperature (fever) is one of the ways our immune system attempts to combat an infection. Usually the rise in body temperature helps the individual resolve an infection. However, sometimes it may rise too high, in which case the fever can be serious and lead to complications.
A child has fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels:
- 100.4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally)
- 99.5°F (37.5°C) measured in the mouth (orally)
- 99°F (37.2°C) measured under the arm (axillary)
An adult probably has fever when the temperature is above 99-99.5°F (37.2-37.5°C), depending on the time of day. But the degree of fever doesn’t necessarily indicate the seriousness of the underlying condition. A minor illness may cause a high fever and a more serious illness may cause a low fever.
A fever can cause one to feel very uncomfortable. Associated Signs and symptoms of a fever besides high temperature include the following-
- Shivering, shaking, chills
- Aching muscles and joints
- Headache
- Intermittent sweats
- Rapid heart rate or palpitations
- Skin flushing Feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded
- Weakness
When fevers are artificially suppressed, by any method, the body’s defense system can’t be fully activated & the true situation is masked. Repeated sabotage of the immune system in this way leaves it weakened and less able to respond effectively. Fevo Aid corrects the underlying energetic imbalance that triggered the problem, stimulates the body’s natural ability to self-heal and significantly reduces recovery time.
Action of Ingredients:
Acetanilide- Used as a sedative and antipyretic. For various forms of headache and neuralgia. Suited to individuals who possess increased susceptibility to cold.
Ferrum phosphoricum- The remedy for first stage of all febrile disturbances and inflammations before exudation sets in; especially for catarrhal affections of the respiratory tract.
Bryonia alba- Pulse full, hard, tense and quick. Chill with external coldness, dry cough, stitches. Internal heat. Sour sweat after slight exertion. Typhoid marked by gastro-hepatic complications.
Rhus toxicodendron- Adynamic; restless, trembling. Typhoid; tongue dry and brown; sordes; bowels loose; great restlessness. Intermittent; chill, with dry cough and restlessness. During heat, Urticaria. Chilly, as if cold water were poured over him, followed by heat and inclination to stretch the limbs.
Gelsemium sempervirens- Slow pulse, tired feeling, mental apathy. Chilliness up and down back. Heat and sweat stages, long and exhausting. Dumb-ague, with much muscular soreness, great prostration and violent headache. Nervous chills. Bilious remittent fever, with stupor, dizziness, faintness; thirstless, prostrated.
Belladonna- Heat, redness, throbbing and burning. A high feverish state with comparative absence of toxaemia. Feet icy cold. Superficial blood-vessels, distended. Perspiration dry only on head. No thirst with fever.
Eupatorium perfoliatum- Known as “”Bone-set””, from the prompt manner in which it relieves pain in limbs and muscles that accompanies some forms of febrile disease, like Malaria and Influenza. Perspiration relieves all symptoms except headache. Chill between 7 and 9 am, preceded by thirst with great soreness and aching of bones.
Andrographis paniculata- Fever with chilliness, sweat, headache, bodyache, restlessness, weakness, anorexia, excessive thirst and desire to urinate in morning with nausea and loose stool.
Vitex negundo- It is generally used for the treatment of coughs, Asthma symptoms and other respiratory problems, it is also known for its analgesic effect.
Allium cepa- Colds sometimes travel down into the bronchial tubes and are attended with fever and rapid pulse. There is tickling in the larynx, cough from inspiring the cold air, worse in a warm room and in the evening, with tearing pain in the larynx.
Ocimum sanctum – Very effective in fever, cough, Bronchitis and other diseases of Lungs. It helps in expectoration of excess mucous secretion.
Justicia adhatoda- Highly efficacious medicine for acute catarrhal conditions of the respiratory tract (used in the beginning). Dry cough from sternal region all over chest.
WHEN TRYING TO LOWER A FEVER:
Do NOT bundle up someone who has chills. Remove excess clothing or blankets. The room should be comfortable, not too hot or cool. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.
A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool someone with fever. This is especially effective after medication is given – otherwise the temperature might bounce right back up.
Do NOT use cold baths, ice or alcohol rubs. These cool the skin, but often make the situation worse by causing shivering, which raises the core body temperature.
