{"id":2035,"date":"2017-03-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quiropractica1.iamacookie.com\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2017-03-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T00:00:00","slug":"la-fiebre-una-defensa-natural-del-cuerpo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quiropractica1.com\/en\/la-fiebre-una-defensa-natural-del-cuerpo\/","title":{"rendered":"Fever: The Body's Natural Defense Mechanism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A fever is a vital response of our body\u2014a natural defense mechanism that alerts us to possible infections. Understanding its function is essential to maintaining good health.<\/p>\n

Fever: one of our body's defenses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A fever is one of the most important and effective signals our body uses to warn us that something is wrong. It is characterized by a temporary rise in body temperature in response to an illness, usually an infection.<\/p>\n

Body Temperature<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>There is no specific information on how long a fever may last, as this will depend on the patient's individual circumstances, such as age or the type of infection or illness they are suffering from.<\/p>\n

Thermometers are used to measure body temperature. There are two types: the most common are glass thermometers, but electronic thermometers have become more widely used in recent years.<\/p>\n

A fever can be measured in the armpit, in the mouth, or in the buttocks via the rectum. A person is said to have a fever when their temperature is higher than 37.2\u201337.5\u00b0C, or higher than 38\u00b0C<\/strong> if measured rectally.<\/p>\n

There are many factors that can affect our body temperature, and we must take them into account to avoid misdiagnosing a false fever: Our body temperature fluctuates throughout the day; for example, it is important to know that It is higher at night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

During the second phase of the a woman's menstrual cycle,<\/strong> Their body temperature may rise by up to one degree. Similarly, after engaging in some form of physical activity or experiencing strong emotions, their temperature may change.<\/p>\n

Although it may seem obvious, to wear clothes that are too thick<\/strong>, an excessively high room temperature or an excessively humid environment can affect our body temperature.<\/p>\n

Finally, it will be important to understand how certain factors can influence medications<\/strong> in our bodies to determine whether or not they can affect our body temperature.<\/p>\n

What is the function of a fever? It is the body's natural defense mechanism.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Harsh environment: Most microorganisms require a a temperature of 37\u00b0C to survive.<\/strong> Our body, aware of this, raises this temperature to inhibit its growth.<\/p>\n

Antibodies: when the temperature rises, increases white blood cell production<\/strong>, which are essential for combating this type of threat to our bodies.<\/p>\n

Increased blood flow<\/strong>: This allows more white blood cells to reach the affected area to eliminate harmful microorganisms.<\/p>\n

How to Treat a Fever: The Body's Natural Defense Mechanism<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n