Bed rest and physical rest (even if fever is only mild; if limb pain and lassitude occur without fever, bed rest and physical rest is also required, because myocarditis/heartmuscle inflammation could occur as a result of the infection).
Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated! (Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; elderly, debilitated people; patients with a weakened immune system).
For fever from 39 ° C calf compresses can help to reduce the temperature.
Adherence to the following specific nutritional recommendations during illness:
Eating and drinking contaminated foods such as raw meat products (raw sausage and ground pork) and raw milk or products (soft cheese from raw milk) avoid!
Sufficient fluid intake! Since it comes in the course of a febrile illness to strong fluid losses, the fluid intake should be in kidney and heart healthy adults according to the following rule of thumb: for each degree of body temperature above 37 ° C additionally 0.5-1 liters per °C. Teas are best suited.
In case of vomiting: as long as the vomiting continues, the consumption of any food should be avoided. However, the loss of fluids should be compensated absolutely. To do this, it is recommended to add liquids such as herbal teas (fennel, ginger, chamomile, peppermint and cumin tea) or water initially in small quantities, possibly by the spoonful. When vomiting has stopped, carbohydrate foods such as rusks, toast, and saltines are well tolerated at first. Meals should be small and eaten throughout the day. Stimulants should be avoided during vomiting and for a week afterwards.
Diet rich in:
Vitamins – Due to the fever may be deficient in vitamin C. In addition, vitamin C is important for the immune system. Foods rich in vitamin C are vegetables such as spinach and fruits (oranges, strawberries, kiwis, currants), which are also well tolerated during an infection.
