Home Remedies for Common Fever
Fever refers to a condition of the body in which the temperature goes beyond the normal. It
is also characterised by disturbance in the normal functioning of the system. It is a common
ailment which occurs both in children and adults.
The average temperature of a healthy body ranges between 36.9° C and 37.5° C, or 98.4°
F and 99.5° F. It is liable to marginal variations, depending on the intake of food, the
amount of exercise, and the temperature surrounding the atmosphere. The lowest
temperature of the body occurs between the hours of 1.30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and the highest
between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fever generally begins with slight shivering, pain in the head and various parts of the body,
thirst, and great lassitude. The flow of urine is scanty. As the fever rises, the pulse and
respiration become faster. Finally, there is profuse sweating, a copious flow of concentrated
urine, and general relief of symptoms.
The term 'fever' has a very wide application. It is the symptom of a body's fight against
infection. It is one of the most common features of several diseases. In many cases, it is a
secondary symptom of the disordered state of the body with which it is associated. The real
cause of all fevers, including common fever, however, is the accumulation of morbid matter in
the system due to wrong feeding habits and unhygienic conditions of living. Fever is, thus, a
natural attempt on the part of the body to rid itself of toxic matter.