Nutrition In Hyperthermia (fever)

Hyperthermia is the most common sign of various diseases. It is a protective reaction of the body against the penetration of bacteria and viruses into it. The process can be considered to have started when the body temperature rises above 37 degrees.

Causes of hyperthermia

Fever is the result of some pathological process. Basically, these are inflammatory processes or impaired thermoregulation of the brain under the influence of internal and external factors.

Hyperthermia can occur due to the presence of diseases of viral or inflammatory nature of the respiratory tract, peritoneum, retroperitoneal space.
Causes can also be: acute food and chemical poisoning, purulent soft tissue damage, stress, stroke or heart attack, sunstroke or heatstroke in very hot or humid climates (both in young people with high physical activity and in people in old age, also in overweight people, chronic diseases and hormonal disorders).

The symptoms

In addition to fever, there are: increased sweating , drowsiness, weakness, tachycardia, rapid breathing. In extremely rare cases, agitation occurs.

To this clinical picture are added the symptoms of the respective disease, which is the cause of the fever.

Useful foods for hyperthermia

Eating should be sparing. Eat less food, but more often. Dishes should be boiled, stewed or steamed. If the patient has no appetite, he should not be forced to eat.

It is necessary to drink more fluids, as profuse sweating can lead to dehydration.

Products rich in vitamin C and salicylic acid help to lower the temperature

To be consumed:

• dates, prunes, dried apricots, raisins;
• Tomatoes, cucumbers;
• citrus fruits;
• cherries, sour cherries, blackcurrants, raspberries, strawberries, kiwis;
• yellow and red sweet peppers;
• sweet potatoes;
• spices (curry, thyme, turmeric, rosemary, saffron, paprika);
• black tea.

In addition to being rich in vitamin C , these foods do not allow blood to thicken, which is important in people suffering from heart disease and blood vessels, as it prevents the formation of blood clots.

Products rich in zinc, magnesium, beta carotene and folic acid help boost immunity and fight viruses and germs

Such foods are:

• seafood;
• eggs;
• lean meats (it is best to prepare broths from them);
• spinach; asparagus, beets, carrots, cauliflower
• watermelon, peaches, grapefruit (preferably pink), mango, apricot, melon, pumpkin.

In nasal congestion (nasal congestion) chicken broth helps a lot (it prevents the development of neutrophils - cells that cause inflammation of the mucous membrane).

Foods high in vitamin E eliminate irritation and dryness

Yeah, they're like that:

• vegetable oils (corn, sunflower, peanut);
• salmon, lobster, fish oil;
• sunflower seeds, hazelnuts.

Harmful and dangerous foods for hyperthermia:

• fatty, salty and fried dishes and products;
• alcoholic and sweet carbonated beverages, coffee, packaged juices and nectars;
• confectionery (especially cakes and pastries with creams);
• freshly baked rye bread and butter dough pastries;
• broths and soups of fatty meats (duck, lamb, pork, goose - these meats should be completely excluded from the patient's menu);
• too spicy sauces, mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard;
• sausages and preserves (especially those not prepared at home);
• mushrooms;
• margarine;
• food allergens;
• products containing supplements code .

All listed as harmful foods are too heavy for the stomach and the body spends time and energy to process them, instead of its efforts to focus on combating the health problem.
In addition, these products irritate the mucous membranes, which can aggravate colds and coughs, if any.
As for sweets, the sugar they contain kills leukocytes, which are one of the main "fighters" against viruses and bacteria.
Alcohol and coffee can lead to dehydration, which is possible without their consumption due to excessive sweating or after severe food poisoning.