A viral fever is commonly caused by viral infection which is caused by a virus. Hence, our body responds to this condition by overriding the immune system. These viruses are commonly spread from person to person giving symptoms like cold, flu and seasonal changes that would affect your physical as well as mental state. As soon as you contract such viruses your body starts responding to the viruses by opting for an override state. The common symptoms are generally countered by the quick response of raising the body temperature to kill viruses.
How to check viral fever?
Everyone gets sick due to the common flu-like viruses where your body starts showing some vital symptoms which have been given below. When your body temperature rises above 98.6F or even one degree above, it is considered a viral fever. Therefore, the treatment varies on the type of virus infection and how your body responds within days or weeks. However, the smart decision would be keeping track of your body temperature and looking for the common symptoms which are generally experienced by any individual:-
- High body temperature- This is indeed the most common symptom of viral fever infection where your body elevates its temperature above the average one.
- Runny Nose (Rhinorrhoea)- The nose starts running loosely as the body starts showing physical signs of viral fever giving you the confirmation that you have contracted viral flu.
- Headache- This is quite common with fever symptoms as you will suffer from frequent headaches and migraines giving you quite unpleasant feelings.
- Muscle Pains (Myalgia)- Some people might experience muscle pain where the body’s immune system is responding as per the intensity of viruses giving us quite ruptured senses.
- Fatigue and Weakness- Getting tired and weak are the common symptoms where your body becomes vulnerable and struggling with unpleasant behaviour. No recovery is possible due to the constant fatigue and muscle pain.
- Eye redness- The discomfort in seeing or inflated under the eyes area will give you a sore eye. Therefore, it will result in red eyes giving you immense pain.
- Sweating (Perspiration)- As the body starts raising its temperature, you will notice excess sweat and the loss of body fluids giving you a hard time without proper hospitality.
- Dehydration- As our body starts losing fluids through vomiting or excessive sweating it is really hard to restore the body’s water level leaving us dehydrated. This is particularly a common symptom that eventually affects our mental state as well.
- Nausea and Vomiting- This would certainly lead to loss of essential body fluids making them prone to higher levels of virus infections. As a result, you would feel weak and vulnerable to the fever.
- Diarrhoea- If you leave the viral fever untreated then your body will be suffering from diarrhoea in which loose stool and watery stool will make your stomach go out of any solid food.
How to treat Viral fever at home?
Viral fever is easy to treat in the beginning but if left untreated then it will make our body pay for the delay by going through extreme symptoms of losing essential fluids and making our body weak or immobile. Therefore, treating it in the beginning will definitely help you to prevent further illnesses without any repercussions. So, there are some of the best viral fever treatments defined below which are easily accessible and can be followed without a doctor’s prescription:-
- Drink lots of fluids- A viral fever makes our body much warmer in which our body responds by excessive sweating in order to cool down. But there’s also a downside because your body is sweating and losing essential fluids which could lead to dehydration. So, the only solution you have is to drink lots of fluids which can prevent dehydration in the first place. You can choose any of the drinks which are given below:-
- juice
- sports drinks
- broths
- soups
- decaffeinated tea
- Getting proper rest- When you get a viral fever, the body starts fighting with the viruses and the above-mentioned symptoms are live example your body is fighting hard. So, it would be best to try to relax and rest as much as possible. Therefore, if you couldn’t get rest in the day then it would be sufficient to get at least 7 hours of deep sleep to give proper time to the body for recovery and rest. During the day, you should avoid any physical exertion which causes your body to ache at any moment. People often ignore the necessity of rest which eventually turns into a self-lesson.
- Taking OTC(Over-the-counter) medicines- These are the best ways of treating viral fever, which would eventually cause less discomfort and in some cases would treat the virus infections. But the medicines won’t work as effectively as they should if you don’t follow the rest or recovery protocol. Therefore, keeping your body active might not be a good idea for anyone who is sick in the first place. For informational purposes, there are some easily available OTC(The Counter) reduces that would eventually help in reducing viral fever symptoms:-
- acetaminophen (Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol)
- ibuprofen (Advil, Children’s Advil, Motrin)
- aspirin
- naproxen (Aleve)
NOTE- These medicines shouldn’t be given to the children below 10yrs.
- Natural remedies- People often rely on natural remedies which in turn could be beneficiary in some viral infections. So, this is only a recommendation on a few fevers that could ultimately show signs of improvement. As a result, you should only take in a recommended dosage with suitable care. These are undoubtedly the ones which are being marketed as a drug replacement but in reality, the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) doesn’t regulate natural remedies and especially their quality in human consumption.
- Moringa– This is a tropical fruit known for nutritional benefits and medicinal properties giving people a better chance of naturally treating viral fever. However, it is hugely marketed as an antioxidant and anti-bacterial formula. So, it would be best to keep your health list in check while choosing this super remedy. This could be a better solution than some of the drugs which are marketed with low-quality salts.
- Kudzu root extracts– These root-based herbs have been known for their Chinese origin and many medicines have been marketed with anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties giving you a sense of calm relief. It will help in the treatment of diarrhoea, vomiting and muscle pain. While considering Chinese medicines you should always look for familiarity before taking it with tea or common foods.
How did I treat my viral fever at home?
This is something that I have been wanting to share in this article where I only want to recover from my sickness. However, I had tried every OTC but still, some symptoms were frequent like runny nose and nausea. Therefore, I started incorporating herbal remedies in my dietary intake which really helped me to recover from my viral infection. But the biggest tip is to take rest and recovery seriously because it is equally important as medicines. So, try to make medicines as effective as possible by taking proper care in terms of:-
- Rest & Recovery
- Medicines
- Dietary foods
Final view
Viral infections might be seasonal but taking care of your body should be mandatory because I think responding when a viral infection is in the body is not suitable for an ideal treatment. Therefore, always look for better treatments and natural alternatives safely.