What home remedies is the best for viral fever? And I want to know the medicines as well which will be good. Please sirs/madam tell me.

Dr. Rupal V RanaFamily Practitioner18yrs exp

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Viral fever is any fever that happens as a result of a viral infection. Unlike bacterial infections, viral illnesses don?t respond to antibiotics. Instead, most simply have to run their course. This can take anywhere from a couple of days to a week or longer, depending on the type of infection. A high fever can be more dangerous for a young child than an adult. Along with high temperature, you have other symptoms, such as a rash, cough, or diarrhoea, you should consult a doctor. You can try the following tips to help you with your viral fever, 1) drink fluids - try to drink as much as you can when you have a viral fever to replenish lost fluids. Juice, diluted sports drinks, broths, soups, decaffeinated tea. 2) get plenty of rest - try to avoid as much physical activity as possible. Aim for eight to nine hours or more of sleep per night. During the day, take it easy. 3) you can take an over-the-counter medication - acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen 4) stay cool - you can help cool down your body by surrounding it with cooler temperatures. Make sure you don?t overdo it. If you start to shiver, stop immediately. Shivering can cause your fever to rise. Give yourself a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Drink plenty of cool or room-temperature water. Use a fan to keep air circulating. Finally, a viral fever is usually nothing to worry about. In both children and adults, most viruses resolve on their own and are part of the healing process. But if you notice unusual symptoms or a fever doesn?t go away after a day or so, it?s best to call your doctor.  

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