Raising body temperature always causes fear, because it means that the body is undergoing inflammation. Let's consider, for what reasons the given mechanism works at poisonings and as to it correctly to concern.
High temperature for food poisoning - causes
First we'll find out what a fever is all about. According to medical data, high temperature is a protective reaction of the body when it enters toxic substances, viral infections and bacterial contamination. Thus, immunity accelerates the processes of decay and death of pathogens and microorganisms in the foci of inflammation.
Food poisoning is accompanied by a temperature, because in the digestive system, especially in the intestine, cocci bacteria begin to rapidly and actively multiply. The organism rebuilds the thermoregulatory regimen for more intensive work to create the most unfavorable environment for harmful microorganisms and lead to their death. In addition, an increase in temperature during poisoning is accompanied by increased sweating, which also contributes to the removal of toxic substances, only through the skin.
How to knock down the temperature during poisoning?
Given the above facts about the causes of increased body temperature during poisoning, it should be noted that it should not be reduced. The use of antipyretic drugs and medications leads to the fact that the immune system is not able to stop inflammation and suppress the reproduction of bacteria. But, in any case, it is necessary to alleviate the condition of the patient and help the body get rid of toxins. For this there are such methods:
- Gastric lavage:
- special emetics;
- abundant drinking of baking soda or rehydron solution (at least 1.5-2 liters within 60 minutes).
- drink a solution of activated carbon or any other quality sorbent;
- adsorbents should remain in the body for some time, so if vomiting continues after taking the medication, it should be drunk again.
- You can use warm boiled water or any weak bactericide solution;
- it is desirable to repeat the procedure more than once for 2-3 hours to finally remove from the intestine toxic bacteria.
Using these methods will not only strengthen the protective mechanisms, but also reduce the elevated temperature to a normal level.
In some cases, when the fever is accompanied by severe chills and poor health, all the same you should drink an antipyretic. But you need to carefully calculate the desired dose in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of the doctor.
The temperature at poisoning in the child - what to do?
From the very beginning it is advisable to consult a doctor to determine the cause of poisoning and high fever. When treating at home, you need to adhere to all the above methods of detoxification of the body and try not to knock down the temperature artificially, that is, using medical potent drugs.
The only danger with fever during poisoning is a large fluid loss
- warm water;
- fruit juice;
- tea.
Often when poisoning, children refuse to eat, so drinking should be, if possible, nutritious or at least with sugar. And, you need to monitor that the patient drinks a glass of liquid at least 1 time per hour. This will not allow dehydration and help the body restore the water-electrolyte balance.