
Fever is a common but necessary physical reaction that helps the body fight infection. The body temperature is usually around 98.6 ° F (37 ° C), but when a viral, bacterial or fungal infection occurs, the body’s immune system tries to prevent bacteria or growth of bacteria or virus.
But when this temperature reaches the dangerous level i.e. 103 ° F (39.4 ° C) or above, then it also starts affecting the brain instead of the body. In such a situation, a person can go into confusion, starts mumbling or behaves strangely.
How does high fever affect the brain?
Fever is a part of the body’s immune response, but when the temperature exceeds 104 ° F, it can become a threat to the body itself. in this situation:
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Brain tissue starts under pressure
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Brain may cause swelling
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Neural functions start messing up
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The power to think and understand the brain becomes weak
Because of this, the person starts getting confused, he talks upside down, and sometimes comes to shouting or fainting.
Delirium and encephalitis: Mental conditions with fever
1. What is delirium?
Delirium is a mental condition that affects the person’s ability to think, understand and respond. It usually starts suddenly and is seen especially in the elderly or children. High fever can trigger this condition.
symptoms:
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Make unnecessary
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Repeat
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Disorientation
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Anxiety or irritability
2. What is encephalitis?
When the cause of fever is a severe viral infection, it can cause inflammation in the brain. This condition is called encephalitis.
symptoms:
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Headache with high fever
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Nominal
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Fainting
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Mumble
What to do when mental symptoms appear with fever?
If a person sees the symptoms below with high fever, then contact a doctor immediately:
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103 ° F or higher temperature
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Mourning or confusion
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Do not understand
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Dizziness
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Neck stiffness, vomiting
Primary Measures:
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Use cold straps to reduce body temperature
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Put a person light, loose clothes
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Run a fan to keep the body cool or light bath can also help
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