In a healthy person, normal body temperature can range from 35 to 37 degrees. It depends on the physiological characteristics and on the way in which the measurement takes place.
The increase in temperature indicates that an infection has entered the body, and he is trying to fight it. Similarly, protective antibodies (phagocytes and interferon) are produced, which are very important for immunity.
When the elevated body temperature without signs of a cold lasts for several days, it means that it is absolutely necessary to consult a doctor. In this state, the person is very ill, and the burden on the heart and lungs is significantly increased. Tissues in this situation do not have enough oxygen and nutrition and there is an increase in energy consumption.
Possible causes of fever without signs of a cold
When a person's body temperature rises, and other symptoms of any catarrhal diseases are absent, it is important to find the cause of this behavior of the body.
Elevated fever without signs of a cold may result from hyperthermia or heat stroke . It accompanies almost all chronic diseases during their exacerbation. Exact diagnosis is possible only after the blood test and other patient studies.
The following are the most common causes of fever without symptoms of a cold:
- infectious diseases;
- bacterial diseases;
- endocrine diseases;
- oncological diseases;
- lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis;
- various mechanical injuries and injuries;
- allergic reactions ;
- parasitic and viral diseases.
Methods of treatment
If a person has elevated body temperature without symptoms of a cold, then only the doctor can prescribe the treatment after diagnosing the problem. Even antipyretic drugs are not recommended
Since the fever without symptoms of a cold brings a certain kind of suffering to a person, it is possible to alleviate the condition with the help of traditional medicine. Juicy red currant juice, cranberry juice and blackberry juice are quite effective in controlling the heat. Effective compresses are considered vinegar, vodka and mustard.
If the fever is repeated quite often, then this should be a serious reason for the medical examination.