Fever

In a fever, body temperature is raised persistently above the normal level of 98.6˚F. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. Fever is the body's reaction to infection and other illnesses. It is likely to result from bacterial or viral illness such as flu, or a throat, chest, or bladder infection. It can also be due to other diseases, heatstroke, sunburn, or reactions to drugs. If a fever persists, a person may become dehydrated. You usually can treat the fever at home if you are in good health and do not have any medical problems or significant symptoms with the fever. 

Home Remedies

• Take 2 teaspoon of cilantro juice 3 times a day to help lower the fever. Put
     a handful of cilantro leaves in a blender with about 1/3 cup water, and
     blend thoroughly. Strain out the pulp and take the juice.

• Mix cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds in equal proportions.
     Add one teaspoon of this mixture in a cup of boiling water; steep for 10
     minutes, strain, and drink.

• Crush 10 grams of raisins and ginger. Boil them in 200 ml of water till it
     reduces to 50 ml. Strain and drink this solution warm.

• Boil powder of 2 to 3 tsp dry roasted fenugreek seeds. Strain the water
     and add a drop of ghee to it and drink.

• For chronic fever, drink basil (tulsi) tea. Take 1 teaspoon holy basil
     steeped in 1 cup hot water. Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1
     teaspoon honey. Take this 3 times a day before meal.

Do’s

• Take rest. You don’t have to stay in bed, but don’t overexert yourself.
• Sponge with warm water.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water or diluted fruit juice to help prevent
     dehydration.

• Keep cool, but avoid getting cold. Wear light and loose clothes.
• Prefer liquid food over solid food.

Don’ts

• Avoid heavy exercises.

• Don’t go to work.
• Avoid heavy foods like fast food, chicken, fish, raw foods and fried foods.

See Doctor                                    

• Temperature is above 102˚F.
• Fever accompanied by a severe headache and a stiff neck.

• Have difficulty in breathing.

• Are drowsy or confused.

• Temperature keeps rising despite attempts to bring it down.
• Fever has not subsided within 2 days or developed other symptoms.