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I am not a physician. First and foremost, get professional attention from a physician. If I were caring for someone who has a fever, I would let the person decide. Sponging with water may bring a little relief, but it will not treat the cause of the fever. If the person is having chills with the fever, or just doesn't want the sponging, I wouldnn't do it.
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How does a fever help the immune sytem?
It Might Help The Immune System Remember How To Fight The Virus, So When You Get The Same Sickness Later, The Recovery Date Will Be Shorter
Should you be concerned if my 10 month old has a fever of 102.5?
Yes this is unusual. Seek professional medical help immediately.
Why would adult male maintain fever for days while taking antibotics?
Because he's sick that's why. I've had bronchitis now for two weeks, only in the last four days did I develop a fever. A fever is indicative of something wrong with his body. Some type of infection is active. Viral or bacteria or both. If this person doesn't get over the fever within 48 hours, seek medical help asap. Also bacteria and viruses are building resistance to antibiotics, so perhaps a new course of antibiotic treatment is necessary. I suggest seeing a specialist to treat your original symptoms and discuss with him/her what is going on.
How bad is a 105.4 fever for a 15 year old?
It is very bad to get this much high fever. You can not wait till you go to doctor. You have to take the steps to reduce the fever. Uncover the body to the extent permitted by your culture. Put the wet towel on the chest and abdomen. Spin the towel to take out the water. Let some water remain there for evaporation. That is the way you are going to reduce the temperature. Putting the towel immersed in cold water is better, but very much uncomfortable to the patient. Start the fanning vigorously. The towel will become cool with in a minute and this will not cause any discomfort to the patient. Then apply the wet cloth to the upper and lower limbs. Here you should use the cold water. That is NOT much uncomfortable to the patient. The temperature of the cold water is to be ABOUT 20 degree Celsius. Please do not use the ice cold water. It will cause constriction of the blood vessels of the skin. The skin temperature will be low but body core temperature remain high. It may get raised eventually. The low skin temperature will give you false sense of security to you. The concept to apply the cold water is to transfer the body heat to the water. Then give tablet paracetamol 500 mg to the patient. It will take over in about one hour to reduce the body temperature. You stop the procedure once the oral or rectal temperature drops down to about 101 degree Celsius. The same can be repeated again and again. Some children gets convulsions in high temperature. They also can be managed at home only. Your physician will guide you properly. If you can get the medical help with in say five minutes, then wrap the person in wet towel and take him to the doctor.
How is water important in the plants shape?
Water is important in the plants shape as the pressure from the water in the cells help to keep the plants shape. When a plant is devoid of water it begins to droop, this means there is no water in the cells to help keep it upright.
Can alkaline water help dengue fever patient?
Yes.
Why do i feel so tired and achy but no fever?
A person can feel tired and achy with no fever if they are just in the early stages of getting a cold. Lots of water and hand washing can help prevent a cold, as well as getting enough sleep.
Can a person survive a 109 degree fever?
yes you can, as long as you get immediate help.
Can you use a cool rag to help break the fever?
It will help to cool the person but it will not of its self break the fever, that is done by the persons' immune system (perhaps with the aid of medical drugs).
What is a nursing diagnosis for fever?
Nursing diagnosis for dengue patient. 1. The main target in treating a dengue patient is to reduce the fever. This can be done by tepid sponging,giving acetaminophen and encouraging patient to drink alot of water 2.next the platlet level is monitors continuously with blood test and blood transfusion is done to prevent great loss of platelet. 3.An IV transfusion of normal saline is done to hydrate patient to help them urinate and to remove the virus via urine.
How does a sponge bath help a patient suffering from high fever?
As when we have fever our body temperature is high, a sponge bath with cold water helps bring the temperature down.
What did people do to help get rid of the yellow fever?
They would bleed the person with yellow fever but it actually did not always help.
What does it mean to cabbage off a person?
That's when one person has money or something else and the other person always asks for some money or help. "Cabbage off" is sometimes called "Sponging off" or Mooching. Someone who is taking advantage of another person. It could also be - when two people live together and one of them doesn't work or have any income.
Can acetaminophan use for dengue fever?
Yes. It will help with the fever and aches.
How do you help Africa's water crisis?
Send in $20 it will help one person
Should you drink ice water to help fight a fever?
A fever isn't actually a bad thing itself. It's mainly a body signal that something's wrong with you, and also an attempt to reduce the pathogen's activity by heating up the body, which also increases immune system activity. Drinking plenty of water will help, but ice water and lukewarm water pretty much have the same effects.
Should you use lotion if a person has a fever?
It is fine to use skin lotion when you have a fever. Actually, fever can cause skin to become dry and feel itchy, so the lotion can help alleviate the discomfort from that. Bathe in a lukewarm or tepid bath to cool the skin, then apply the lotion while the skin is slightly damp. Taking aspirin or acetominophen will help, as well. If the fever persists, or goes up over 102 Farenheit, contact your doctor.
