Fever is a common condition wherein the individual’s body temperature rises above its normal temperature (given to be 98.6°F). It is not a cause of concern until the body temperature reaches an approx. of 101°F. Especially, in infants and children, the slightest increase in their body temperature must be looked into with utmost attention. Nowadays, homeopathic medicine for fever offers treatment for fever, and various effective homeopathic medicines are used for numerous other health issues including body aches, colds, sneezing, and much more.
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Causes of Fever
Fever occurs as a result of the natural defense mechanism of the body against incoming foreign bodies like bacteria, fungi, viruses, toxins, and drugs. The infectious agents, also known as Pyrogens, have the task of signalling the hypothalamus in the brain to increase the body temperature to a point that helps the body to fight off the infection.
Some common infections that are mainly responsible for causing fever are:
- Chickenpox
- Measles
- Mumps
- Dengue
- Chikungunya
- Malaria
- Typhoid
- Flu/Influenza/Common cold
- Streptococcal sore throat
- Tuberculosis
- Meningitis
- Sepsis
- Gastroenteritis
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Otitis media (ear infection)
Symptoms of Fever
A rise in body temperature is often associated with the following:
- General malaise
- Lethargy
- Anorexia
- Sleepiness
- Body pain
- Inability to concentrate
- Headache
- Burning in eyes
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Heavy eyes
- Muscular weakness
- Lack of energy
- Vertigo
- Lack of interest
- Drowsiness
- Shivering or chilliness
- Sweating
- Confusion and hallucinations (with high fever)
Homeopathy treatment for Fever
The selection of homeopathic fever medicine is based fully upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using a holistic approach. These homeopathic remedies are completely natural, non-addictive in nature, and have no side effects.
- Aconite
These medicines could have the following outcome:
- The cold stage is most marked
- Cold sweat and icy coldness of face
- Coldness and heat alternate
- Evening chilliness soon after going to bed
- Thirst and restlessness might always be present.
It is the most valuable fever remedy for mental anguish, restlessness, etc. Sweat drenching, on parts, lain on; reliving all the other symptoms. Aconite is mainly considered in fevers that have increased due to sudden post-exposure to cold winds.
- Bryonia Alba
The symptoms may include:
- Suits especially a quiet form of fever
- The patient may be restless and toss about for some time
- There is an intense headache, dull, stupefying sensation
- Sharp pains over the eyes, faintness on rising, dry mouth, and a tongue coated white in the middle
- Chilly and cold sensations predominate in fevers calling for Bryonia
- They have a thirst for large drinks of water at infrequent intervals
A person with a fever might want to lie down all the time to get relief from the body aches and even the slightest movement might cause them pain.
- Nux Vomica
The symptoms include:
- Fever with gastric symptoms
- The patient feels chilly when uncovered and yet does not be allowed to be covered
Nux Vomica is a homeopathic cure made of natural substances and is of great help in cases of shivering and chilliness.
- Gelsemium
The main symptoms include:
- Too much shaking of the body and therefore wanted to be held
- During fever, the pulse is slow, full, soft, and compressible
- Chilliness up and down back
- The heat and sweat stages of fever are long and exhausting.
- Muscular soreness, great prostration, and violent headache.
- Stupor, dizziness, faintness, thirstless, prostrated.
This natural homeopathic remedy is beneficial for fever where the patients mostly suffer from dizziness, weakness, and a tendency to faint.
- Rhus Tox
The symptoms include:
- Chill stage: Chill starts in one leg, usually the thigh, between the shoulders, or over one scapula. Chill starts mostly around the evening.
- Heat stage: The blood that was so long-running like ice water feels boiling. Headache not attended by teasing cough.
- Sweat: After the heat stage, the patient breaks out into profuse odourless perspiration.
This homeopathic remedy is considered to be the first choice for people who have a fever extreme restlessness and body aches.
Homeopathic Medicines for any type of Fever with Flu or Influenza
Influenza is a viral infection characterized by:
- Sudden fever
- Cough
- Pain in eyes
- Body aches
- Headaches
The homeopathic medicines that are of help in influenza are
- Aconite
- Gelsemium
- Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Homeopathic medicines for Fever with malaria
Malaria is only characterized by:
- Fever
- Chills
- Excessive sweating
The homeopathic medicines for malaria are:
- Gelsemium
- Arsenic Album
- Nux Vomica
- Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Arsenic Album is of help to people who are exhausted easily and need some water at short intervals. Nux Vomica is mainly given to patients who prefer to be covered in warm clothes during heat, cold, and sweat.
Diagnosis
Elevated body temperature of an individual, apart from the lab investigations mainly depends upon the causes of fever.
The first point of diagnosis is a detailed history of the patient.
A complete hemogram is often the first test. Depending upon the case history and signs of an individual, a doctor may suggest other tests like:
- Blood culture
- Stool examination and culture
- Urine examination and culture
- Throat swab
- Peripheral blood film
- Sputum for acid-fast bacillus
- Chest X-ray
- CSF tap and culture
- USG
- Special blood tests such as Tb Gold, ANA, RA Factor, CRP, ASLO, Creatine kinase, etc
- Liver Function Test (LFT)
Treatment of fever symptoms
Fever, also known as pyrexia, is a common condition in which there is an increase in the temperature of the body of an individual, in response to some illness or disease.
The Normal range of body temperature of the human body is between 36-37˚Celsius (C) which is equal to 98-100˚ Fahrenheit (F).
Whenever the body temperature goes beyond the normal range due to any kind of infection or illness it is termed pyrexia (fever). Fever is mainly considered as the significant increase in temperature above 100 degrees F. A significantly high rise in temperature (extreme hyperpyrexia) is a case of a medical emergency. Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are often the most commonly used conventional allopathic drugs that help in reducing fever. Several other drugs can be given to address the cause of the infection of the individual.
Conclusion
These are only some of the best medicine for fever in adults in homeopathic medicines but is better that one must consult a homeopathic practitioner before popping these medicines. As the doctor might prescribe adequate medicines based on the available symptoms, which will vary from person to person. If anyone wishes to discuss any specific problem, they can surely consult with a top homeopathic doctor.
