What causes fever and rapid heartbeat?

If everyone is in a healthy state, the fluctuation of heart rate will not be too big. But if the body is suffering from a certain disease, it can usually be seen from the heart rate. The heart beats normally to supply blood throughout the body, so if there is a problem inside the body, the heartbeat will also be affected. Many people find that their heart rate increases when they have a fever. So what is the reason for fever and rapid heartbeat?

A normal heart rate is generally between 60 and 90 beats per minute. A heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is medically defined as tachycardia.

An increased heartbeat when you have a fever is a normal reaction. The pulse rate increases significantly when you have a high fever. Generally, the heartbeat will increase by about 10 times for every 1 degree increase in body temperature. The human body dissipates more heat and consumes more heat, so it demands more oxygen and the heartbeat becomes faster. This is a compensatory effect and a requirement of physiological function.

When you have a fever, your heart rate will increase. As the symptoms of the cold and fever stabilize, the heart rate will gradually drop. However, if the cold and fever are not treated in time, the virus will further invade the patient's myocardium, causing myocarditis.

Don't worry too much about fever and rapid heartbeat. Proper antipyretic treatment can restore the patient to normal. It is recommended that patients receive antipyretic treatment for fever under the guidance of a doctor. The cause of the fever must be identified and targeted treatment must be given. Only in this way can the problem of fever be solved fundamentally. At the same time, you should pay attention to rest more and drink plenty of water to replenish the water lost by the body.

Common methods of reducing fever include:

1. Physical cooling, including wiping the forehead, neck, armpits, groin, etc. with warm water.

2. Drinking more water can help reduce body temperature, increase body metabolism, and promote the excretion of toxins.

3. Rest. If you continue to stay up late and work hard at this time, your body will not be able to bear it.

4. If the body temperature is ≥39℃, antipyretic drugs should be used, which can be taken orally.