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Salam mari aku cerita pasal demam @ Fever … sebab nye? Aku demam n kebah n batuk n selesema n tk larat sgt2 nih….

Fever

Fever is defined as a raised body temperature. It is usually a sign of infection. You know you have fever if you have a body temperature of more than 37 degree Celcius or your neck and body is hot while your hands and feet are cold. The body temperature can rise rapidly even when you feel cold.

What you can do

• Do not bundle the patient with blankets or thick coats. This will aggravate the fever which can cause fits and brain damage.
• Drinks lots of water, clear soup and fruit juices.
• Eat normal meals, or as much as you can.
• Take your temperature every 4 hours.
• Take anti-fever medicine if temperature is 39 celcius and above. Even if the tenperature is below 39 celcius, the patient may take the medicine if they are uncomfortable.
• Sponging can be done to bring down the temperature but make sure the air-conditioners and fans are switched off to prevent the patient from catching a chill.

You should consult a doctor when:

• A  child of less than 6 months old run a fever.
• The fever cannot be brought down after taking anti-fever medicine.
• The fever persists for more than 2 days despite taking anti-fever medicine.
• The fever is accompanied with a stiff neck, rash, severe sore throat, cough with green phlegm, ear or abdominal  pain, headache, diarrhoea, painful and frequent urination.

Wassalam….

http://www.guardian.com.my/article.cfm?id=235

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