Fever
Symptoms
Following are the signs that indicate the presence of this ailment:
High temperatureHeadacheMuscle acheBurning eyesLoss of appetiteCoated
tongueExcessive production of salivaFeeling of heaviness and nauseaCauses
Fever is caused due to the aggravation of any one or all the doshas of
the body. Fever can occur as a result of infection, because of external
injury, insect bite or poisoning. It must be kept in mind that fever can
also be a symptom of many conditions, like bronchitis, pleurisy,
tuberculosis, jaundice, malaria, measles or influenza.
Remedies
Some general remedies that are beneficial in fever are:
Mild sweating: this helps to digest the toxins. Lie on a bed
covered with a blanket, for 15 to 20 minutes. Drinking a hot liquid
also helps.Take 10 grams (one-tablespoon) raisins and 10 grams (one
tablespoon) fresh ginger. Crush and put in 200-ml. water for one
hour. Boil this decoction till the water reduces to 50 ml. Strain
and drink while warm.
Dosage: This preparation can be taken twice a day. Dos and don'ts
Easily digestible diet is advised for the patient Boiled or steamed
vegetables vegetable soup fruit and fruit juicessmall quantities of cow milk
can be taken two to three times a
dayKhichadi is very good with spices like cumin seeds, coriander,
turmeric, ginger and salt can be also be added to it..Egg plant,
bitter gourd and cooked radish and barley water is
good.Small amounts of whole grain bread or biscuits can be taken
with
milk. Heavy foods that are difficult to digest like fried foods,
fast foods, meat, chicken, fish, and raw foods should be completely
avoided.The patient should take ample rest.Exposure to extreme cold
or heat, exertion, exercise, mental
stress, sexual activity and any other type of physical activity should
be avoided until the patient regains strength.
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