Natural Hyperthermia Treatment

As the weather gets colder, I figure this might be of help if it does occur.

Hyperthermia, or fever as it is more commonly called, results from a variety of reasons. Often, it suggests an underlying condition; perhaps, you are suffering from an infection of some sort. Fever manifests itself in lyme disease, pneumonia, whooping cough, viral hepatitis, urinary tract infection, and the like. Sometimes, though, fever could simply be an indication of dehydration.

High fever can actually be good for you, especially if the temperature is not beyond 102 degrees Fahrenheit, because high fever can kill the harmful microbes that invade your system. In fact, for fever this mild, doctors even recommend that you do not take steps to bring it down just yet as that temperature is good for your body. However, if you have cardiac problems, high fever can worsen your condition.

Nonetheless, if you have to bring the temperature down, here are some natural ways by which you can do it without running to the nearest drugstore for a few tablets of paracetamol.

Tepid Sponge Baths

One effective remedy is to take tepid sponge baths, giving particular attention to the folds of your body, particularly, the groin area, the armpit, and between the legs.

Hydrate

While fever can be a manifestation of dehydration, a body temperature that is too high can, in turn, dehydrate you. Avoid taking solid foods while the temperature is still high. If you want some flavor to your drink, take fresh juices every once in a while.

Vinegar Cure

Vinegar is great in fighting off fever. Massage your body with apple cider vinegar, cover yourself up and get into bed. Alternatively, wear a pair of socks soaked in vinegar. Another option is to half fill a basin with water, then fill the other half with vinegar. Take a sponge, dip it in the mixture, and sponge it on your face, and on your body, giving much attention to the folds of your body.

Miracle Cure Using Egg Whites

Amazingly, egg whites have also been found to relieve hypothermia. Accordingly, all you have to do is soak a pair of socks in egg whites, then put them on your feet.

Get Comfy

Since fever can cause considerable discomfort, it is always advisable to make yourself as comfortable as possible. For instance, you can have a massage at home, while listening to soft, soothing music. Rest is highly recommended, so avoid watching too much tv, reading, or engaging in strenuous activities.

Another suggestion is drinking raisin juice. You can make raisin juice by soaking around 10-15 pieces of raisins in water, crushing them, and then straining them after. The juice that’s left after straining can be drank to relieve hyperthermia. Drinking mint tea, ginger tea, and a mixture of honey, lime juice, and ginger juice, can also bring the fever down. Accordingly also, drinking warm milk with a pinch of turmeric can reduce the temperature.

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia is characterized by abnormal elevated body temperature. This also accompanied with symptoms that pertains to physical and neurological aspects of an affected person. It is also called as heatstroke, can be fatal if not immediately treated or given medical attention

The result of body’s metabolism generates heat and make sure that it is in balance state. When the body exudes much heat, the natural action to combat such condition is by form of heat radiation through skin or by producing sweat. If the body started to falter on its capacity to regulate heat, there comes hyperthermia.

People that are most susceptible to hyperthermia are elderly and infants

Symptoms of Hyperthermia

Symptom of hyperthermia is somewhat to similar to heart attack, initially the affected person suffers from heat exhaustion.

Heat exhaustion symptoms includes:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness

Some individuals develop symptoms of heat exhaustion that leads to hyperthermia rapidly without warning. Symptoms vary from person to person but the common symptoms are:

• coma
• seizure
• agitation
• confusion
• rapid pulse
• disorientation
• hallucinations
• strange behavior
• Absence of sweating
• difficulty of breathing
• High body temperature
• Hot red or flushed dry skin

Causes of Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia occurs when the body becomes dehydrated and inability of cooling itself to maintain the natural body temperature. When body temperature rises above 40.5C, internal systems start to shut down.

Some of hyperthermia causes are:

• Staying in poorly ventilated areas
• Rigorous physical activity under the sun
• High temperature and humidity
• Combination of alcohol intoxication and drug consumption such as ecstasy

Treatment / Home Remedies for Hyperthermia

If someone you develop mild form of Hyperthermia:

• Give proper ventilation
• Lay the affected person into cool and shady place
• Remove clothing and wet skin with water or wrap with wet clothes
• Monitor the body temperature; continue cooling temperature until drops below 38°C.
• Don’t give any alcoholic drinks

Ice pack:
Place ice packs in armpits and groin of an affected person

Water:
Drink plenty of water, if the affected person can tolerate it.

Home care is only applicable for mild forms of hyperthermia. It is a medical emergency, so an ambulance should be called immediately.

Prevention/Suggestions for Hyperthermia

Frequent breaks to hydrate yourself if engaged in strenuous sports
Consume large amount of non-alcoholic fluids
Avoid alcohol beverages and drugs such ecstasy and speed
Avoid exposing yourself in direct sunlight
Wear hats, and light colored, and light and loose clothes.