Treatment | Fever after surgery

Treatment

The treatment of fever after an operation initially involves eliminating the cause. This can be, for example, the removal of indwelling venous catheters or a surgical revision. If possible, an antibiogram should be performed and an appropriate antibiogram should be taken.

The treatment of symptomatic measures is also included. Antipyretic drugs such as paracetamol are often used to reduce the fever. There are some home remedies against fever.

However, in the case of bacterial infections, drug treatment is still necessary.

• Apple vinegar is a well-tried remedy for internal and external use. The acid contained in apple cider vinegar is said to promote the release of heat through the skin.

  Apple vinegar can be added to bath water or mixed with water and applied to the skin of the forehead, stomach and feet in cooling compresses. For internal cooling, add two tablespoons of apple vinegar and, if necessary, honey to a glass of water.

• Basil is also said to reduce fever. To do this, put a few leaves of the plant in boiling water, let it boil down and drink the brew throughout the day.
• Honey, garlic, ginger, raspberries and cranberries are also said to be anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.
• Silence is also important.Bed rest is one of the best home remedies against fever and is usually necessary.
• Besides you should drink a lot.

  If the body temperature is elevated, teas such as chamomile, rose hip, lime blossom, thyme, lemongrass and many more are suitable.

• Calf compresses are a simple household remedy. To do this, moisten cloths with water that is about 5° colder than you are, and wrap the cloths around your feet and calves. Therefore, wrap dry cloths and take them off when the wrap has warmed to body temperature.

  You can repeat this procedure for about 30 minutes.

There are various homeopathic remedies that are supposed to help lower the fever from within. These include globules with Ferrum phosphoricum, Atropa belladonna, Aconitum napellus, Gelsemium and Eupatorium perfoliatum. The globules are effective in various forms of fever and differ in their homeopathic potency and dosage.

In order to filter out the most effective product for the individual, one should discuss the selection with a non-medical practitioner or general practitioner with homeopathic training. If the fever is still high after two days and other symptoms such as pain, constipation, vomiting or bleeding occur, you should consult a doctor at the latest. Caution should also be exercised with infants or children who are prone to febrile convulsions, as well as with pregnant women.