Some experience it frequently, some experience it seldomly.
Normal body temperature varies between 36.1 C (97F) to 37.2C (99F).It is medically known as “Hyper-Thermia”Fever is a normal physiologic response of the body to an antigen, who is trying to induce a pathological condition in the body. Fever shows how a person’s immune system is reacting towards a particular disease causing micro-organism.
However, elevation of body temperature, above 38.3 C (101 F) is something to worry about. In certain cases, the body temperature might get elevated to 40 C (104 F)In some instances, fever might be a fore-runner of a specific disease, such as found in Typhoid. A typical Typhoid Fever/ Enteric Fever shows High Fever with Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate). Temperature might get elevated up to 102 F, though severe cases show rise till 104 F.
A Mild-to-Moderate fever, would subside within 2 days, and does not require emergent medical treatment. If temperature is significantly high, one can visit a doctor, and take some medicines, which are chiefly Non-Steroidal Anti-Pyretic Drugs such as Aspirin or Paracetamol.For cases, such as Typhoid Fever, immediate medical help is required, as due to bradycardia, patient may land up in Cardiac Shock.
Some individuals tend to maintain a normal temperature of 37.6 C (99.68F). This is because the normal body temperature depends on various factors such as:
• Age
• Gender
• Weight
• Metabolic Rate
• Time of the day
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