Does High Temp Need To Be Reduced ?

[marsaday]

I have a high temp as i have another bug. Feel tired and off food.

My temp is 38C. Everyone says to take paracetamol to reduced the temp.

I would have thought a high temp is good for the body as it is fighting whatever infection i have. So i am leaving it for now. I dont feel ill, just hot and a bit tired with low appetite.

I had a sandwich for lunch today and a coffee and after that i felt much better.

Any views on whtehr we should try and lower temps while having a bug.

 

[oxidation_is_normal]

At a certain point, of course, to prevent damage. 38C is safe, according to most sources.

 

[tara]

At a certain point, of course, to prevent damage. 38C is safe, according to most sources.

I'm probably too late to be relevant, but I don't think you need to lower it at 38. Over 39 maybe, over 40 definitely. I think aspirin can lower fever too? Maybe better than paracetamol?

I'd guess, drink enough to give you some fluids and energy, but don't force solids if you don't feel like them.