Fevers are a common symptom of infections, and they can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Fever is usually not a cause for concern unless it reaches over 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), or if it lasts more than three days; then you should talk to your doctor.
You may also have a fever if you have symptoms such as:
Chills. Your body temperature may be higher because you’re shivering, which increases heat production. Chills are common in the first few days of an infection and may help your body fight off an infection.
Sweating that isn’t related to exertion or hot temperatures — even at night when sleeping — could indicate an infection.
Headache, dizziness or fatigue may accompany a fever caused by an infection in your brain or spinal cord.
Fruits for fever and cold
Fruits are very good to eat during the flu season. They’re a great source of vitamins and minerals that help relieve body aches, pains and fever. The best fruits to eat when you have a fever are:
Kiwi is rich in vitamin C and can help boost your immune system. It also contains folate and potassium, which help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Watermelon contains high amounts of water, which will help keep you hydrated when you have a fever. It’s also rich in vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system.
Apples contain vitamin C, which helps fight off infections like colds and flus. They also contain quercetin, an antioxidant that may help relieve symptoms such as congestion or runny nose caused by colds or allergies (1).
Pears are high in pectin fiber, which may help soothe an upset stomach that results from nausea associated with flu-like symptoms (2). Pears may also reduce inflammation throughout the body (3).
A fever is simply a sign that the body is trying to fight off an infection. The high temperature is a result of the body’s defense mechanism, which includes sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin, causing it to feel hot.
While it’s natural to want to soothe a cold with food, you may want to avoid some common foods that can make you feel worse.
Fruits for fever and cold
Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, a compound that reduces inflammation in the throat and nose. You can also eat pineapple slices or drink pineapple juice to help break up mucus and clear your cough.
Grapes: Grapes are loaded with antioxidants that boost immunity when you’re sick. The vitamin C in grapes helps prevent bacteria from sticking on cell walls, making them more susceptible to destruction by your immune system. Eat grapes as fresh as possible for maximum benefits or drink grape juice daily until you feel better.
Strawberries: Strawberries contain ellagic acid, which has antiviral properties that can help fight respiratory infections like colds or flu by attacking the virus directly rather than just suppressing symptoms like congestion and sneezing (which often comes back).
Fruits for fever and weakness:
1. Apple: Apple is a good source of vitamin C, which helps in fighting against infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the inflammation and pain. Eat an apple when you have fever, cold or flu.
2. Papaya: Papaya contains anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce the pain caused by fever and other infections like cold, flu etc. It also contains antibacterial properties which help to fight against infections. You can eat papaya whenever you feel weak due to fever or other illnesses like cold, flu etc.
3. Mango: Mango is rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium etc., which are important for normal functioning of our body cells especially during fevers and other infections like cold, flu etc., as they provide energy to our body cells to fight against infections effectively so that we can recover faster from these infections without any side effects on our health if taken in proper dosage as per doctor’s prescription only.
When you are sick and have a fever, there are some foods that can help you feel better.
Fruit is good for colds, especially citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits.
Bananas are also a good food to eat when you have a fever. Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, which helps with muscle cramps. They also contain vitamin C, which can help reduce your body temperature and fight off infection.
Orange juice is another good food to drink when you have a fever because it has vitamin C and helps boost your immune system.
If you do not like orange juice or bananas, try drinking tomato juice or eating tomatoes raw or cooked. Tomatoes contain lycopene and vitamin A which is good for your skin and eyesight as well as helping fight off infections like colds or flu.
Dried fruit such as apricots or raisins can also be eaten because they contain iron which helps prevent anemia from blood loss during infections like the common cold or flu virus.
Foods to eat when you have a cold or the flu
When you have a cold or the flu, your appetite may be poor. Here are some tips for eating well during an illness.
If you’re sick with a fever, drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Fluids with electrolytes can help replace lost minerals such as sodium and potassium.
If your child is vomiting, he may not be able to keep down any food or liquids. Try these strategies:
Give small amounts of bland fluids slowly over time. For example, start with 1 teaspoon every 15 minutes until your child has taken in about 1/2 cup (125 mL). Then wait another 15 minutes before giving another 1/2 cup (125 mL). Keep going until your child has taken in at least 4 cups (1 L) of fluid over 4 hours.
If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea, consider letting her sip clear liquids through a straw so that she doesn’t swallow air along with them (which can lead to bloating).