Fièvre, also known as higher than normal body temperature, is a common health condition that is often caused by different illnesses like virus (including COVID-19), bacterial infection, inflammation in the body (can be in just one part of the body), intake of certain medications, and specific immunizations (par exemple,, diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis, or pneumococcal vaccine). [1] En d'autres termes, la fièvre est la réaction naturelle of the body, trying to defend itself and cope with infections or pathogens.
Souvent, patients complain about different symptoms that température corporelle élevée peut causer [2]:
- Sensation de froid ou de chaud
- Frissons ou courbatures
- Faiblesse musculaire
- Envie de dormir
- Difficulté à respirer
Ces symptômes inquiétants font "Comment faire tomber la fièvre?” la question la plus fréquemment posée sur la température corporelle élevée.
Cet article se penchera sur cette question et vous fournira 5 options de traitement fondées sur la science!
Maintenant, after so many numbers, let’s get started with the treatment options.
The information provided in this article focuses entirely on fever occurring in adults, and does not aim to provide information about fever in children, toddlers, or babies.
Comment faire tomber la fièvre?
Selon une mise à jour 2020 article published in Harvard Health Publishing, the following methods may help you relieve the symptoms of fever, and improve your wellbeing [6]:
Un autre important méthode pour faire tomber la fièvre est d'éviter tous les traitements contre la fièvre qui ne sont pas soutenus par la science et qui peuvent aggraver votre état de santé.
Par exemple, one viral method for breaking a fever is rubbing alcohol on the skin of the patient. toutefois, evidence suggests that this is not only ineffective, but can also be dangerous. [9]
Dans ce sens, if you desire to try untraditional fever remedies, consult this with your healthcare provider before proceeding.
Quand aller chez le médecin si vous avez de la fièvre?
Généralement, la fièvre est rarement une maladie potentiellement mortelle. toutefois, if you notice one or a couple of the following symptoms, consult your healthcare provider for suitable treatment plan and medication [4][6] :
- Fini la fièvre 40 C (104 F)
- Saisie
- Perte de conscience
- Confusion
- Torticolis
- Douleur/crampes intenses dans le corps
- Essoufflement
- Gonflement dans le corps
- Écoulement vaginal décoloré ou malodorant
- Douleur en faisant pipi
- Soif intense ou diminution de l'envie de faire pipi
- Urine plus foncée que la normale
- Les symptômes s'aggravent ou de nouveaux symptômes apparaissent
- La fièvre est survenue après un récent voyage à l'étranger
Faut-il traiter la fièvre ou la laisser partir?
As fever is the natural protective response of the body in order to fight infections and pathogens, many professionals believe that suppressing fever (dans la plupart des cas) may trouble the natural protective mechanisms of the body and prolong the recovery period.
UNE 2015 review paper published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease suggests that scientifically, it is still unknown whether all cases of fever should be treated or let go, as the medical studies conducted on this topic show contradicting suggestions. [11]
Alors devriez-vous supprimer la fièvre? Sometimes-yes, while other times- non. Consulting your healthcare provider about your specific symptoms is important in order to effectively improve your wellbeing and prevent physiological damage (caused either by the infection in the body or by the increased body temperature).