What to do when you have viral fever
Many areas of the country are receiving continuous rains. There is also a slight change in the weather. Due to this, cases of viral fever are increasing. People are facing problems like cold, cough, sore throat, fever and body pain. In this season, any type of bacteria and viruses spread rapidly, which make people a victim. Similarly, viruses spreading viral infection are also present in the air. They enter the body through the windpipe or bad food and spread quickly. Children, elderly and weak immunity are affected more than this.
Common symptoms of viral infection include fever, cough, cold, sore throat, headache, body pain and weakness. In some cases vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain may also occur. When it goes viral, the immunity of the body becomes weak, due to which the person gets tired quickly and becomes sensitive to other infectious diseases. Prolonged fever or weakness may cause pressure on the essential parts of the body, which can affect liver, kidney and heart. In such a situation, there is a need to avoid viral fever in this season. If this is done then care is also necessary. However, not every patient of this fever needs to go to the hospital. You can also take care at home by following some tips of doctors.
What to do at home when it goes viral in the rain?
Dr. Rakesh Bagdi, former resident of Delhi AIIMS and Pediatrician Consultant It is said that it is most important to rest at home when it goes viral. Get enough sleep and protect the body from fatigue. During this time, do not let the lack of water in the body. It is necessary to drink at least seven glasses of water a day. Apart from this, increase the intake of lemonade, soup and juice so that there is no lack of water and electrolyte in the body.
During this, avoid eating heavy food. If fever is 100 ° F (about 37.7.7 ° C) or more, then paracetamol can be taken.
Gargling with hot water and taking steam is beneficial when sore throat and nose closure. In case of headache or nose closure, applying cold bandage or light massage can provide relief.
Follow these doctors’ tips
When to contact the doctor
Dr. Jugal Kishore in Community Medicine Department at Safdarjung HospitalIt is said that if you are having fever in this season, then it can be viral fever. In such a situation, if you are not getting rest at home, then go to the doctor. You should go to the doctor in case of these symptoms.
The fever remained continuously for 3 to 4 days.
There should be excessive weakness or lethargy in the body.
Breathing difficulty or chest pain.
There is a problem of vomiting or diarrhea.
Swelling, dizziness or rash on the skin appear.
Rescue is also necessary
Dr. Kishore It is said that cases of virus fever increase in this season. In OPD, 20 to 30 percent of the patients are facing this problem. Dr. Kishore says that prevention of viral fever is also necessary. For this, while going out, you should take care that you avoid street food. Always wash your hands and eat. If someone has a cold, fever or cold, then avoid coming in contact with him. If you are drenched in the rain, then come home and change clothes immediately and take a bath. This will reduce the possibility of any infection.