I feel hot all over but cold. Why?

Many patients with fever, after the fever reaches 39 degrees Celsius, will feel cold hands and feet, and feel cold all over, and want to cover themselves in a quilt. At this time, they can drink some hot ginger soup and sweat, which will relieve a lot. If the high fever still persists, you should take some antipyretics or go to the hospital for medical treatment in time, otherwise it will be life-threatening. So, why do you feel hot all over but very cold?

Fever itself is not a disease, but a symptom. In fact, it is one of the body's mechanisms for fighting infection. Fever may even have its uses: shortening the duration of illness, enhancing the effectiveness of antibiotics, and making infections less contagious. These abilities should offset the discomfort experienced when having a fever. If you need extra relief, try the following tips.

Fluid replacement

When you feel hot, your body sweats to cool you down. But if you lose a lot of water -- for example, when you have a high fever -- your body shuts down the sweat glands to prevent further water loss. This makes it harder for you to deal with the fever. The solution is to drink fluids. In addition to plain water, doctors prefer the following beverages:

① Fruit and vegetable juices: These liquids are rich in vitamins and minerals, especially beet juice and carrot juice. If you want to drink tomato juice, choose a low-sodium product.

②Herbal tea Although any tea provides liquid, some are particularly suitable for drinking when you have a fever. One is to mix equal parts dried thyme, linden and chamomile. Thyme has antiseptic properties, chamomile reduces inflammation, and linden flower promotes sweating. Add 1 teaspoon of the above mixture to 1 cup of boiling water, soak for 5 minutes, strain and drink while warm, several times a day.

③Bodhi flower tea is also good to drink alone, it has the function of promoting sweating and reducing fever. Add 1 tablespoon of linden flowers to 1 cup of boiling water. Prepare according to the above method, drink while hot, several times a day.

④ Willow bark Willow bark is rich in salicylic acid, a compound similar to aspirin, and is considered a "natural antipyretic." Make it into tea and drink in moderation.

⑤ Black elderberry This is another traditional antipyretic. If you are not tolerant of aspirin, you can use black elderberry tea in the same way as above.

⑥ Ice: If the vomiting is not serious, you can eat ice cubes to reduce the fever. Pour the juice into an ice tray and freeze it into ice cubes. To lure a child with a fever, place grapes or strawberries in each compartment of an ice box.

Wet compress

Wet compresses help lower body temperature. Hot wet compresses can reduce fever. However, when the patient feels very uncomfortable with the heat, cold wet compresses should be used instead. Place a cold wet towel on your forehead, wrists, and calves, and cover other parts of your body with clothing.

If your body temperature rises above 39.4°C, do not use hot compresses to reduce the fever. Apply cold compress to prevent the body temperature from rising further. When the cold compress reaches body temperature, it should be changed and repeated until the fever subsides. Sponging your entire body to allow evaporation can also have a cooling effect. Care expert Mary Pan recommends using cool running water to help dissipate excess heat from the skin. Although you can sponge your entire body, pay special attention to areas with higher levels of pigmentation, such as the armpits and groin. After squeezing out excess water from the sponge, wipe one area at a time, keeping the rest of the area covered with clothing. Your body heat will evaporate this water, helping to dissipate the heat.

Doctors warn that although alcohol evaporates more easily than water, it can cause discomfort to patients with fever. Furthermore, inhaling alcohol vapor or even absorbing alcohol through the skin is not good for the patient.