Fever : Fever is one of the most common medical signs and is characterized by an elevation of body temperature above the normal range of 97.7–99.5 °F (36.5–37.5 °C) due to an increase in the temperature regulatory set-point. This increase in set-point triggers increased muscle tone and chills.
Fever is an important component of the immune response, though its role is not completely understood. Physicians believe that an elevated body temperature has several effects. The immune system chemicals that react with the fever-inducing agent and trigger the resetting of the thermostat also increase the production of cells that fight off the invading bacteria or viruses. Higher temperatures also inhibit the growth of some bacteria, while at the same time speeding up the chemical reactions that help the body's cells repair themselves. In addition, the increased heart rate that may accompany the changes in blood circulation also speeds the arrival of white blood cells to the sites of infection.
Drugs used – Acetaminophen, Mefenamic acid, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen,and Naproxen
Diarrhea : Diarrhea or diarrhœa is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day.
In many cases of diarrhea, replacing lost fluid and salts is the only treatment needed. This is usually by mouth – oral rehydration therapy – or, in severe cases, intravenously. While antibiotics are beneficial in certain types of acute diarrhea, they are usually not used except in specific situations. Medications such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate may be beneficial
Fever : Fever is one of the most common medical signs and is characterized by an elevation of body temperature above the normal range of 97.7–99.5 °F (36.5–37.5 °C) due to an increase in the temperature regulatory set-point. This increase in set-point triggers increased muscle tone and chills.
Fever is an important component of the immune response, though its role is not completely understood. Physicians believe that an elevated body temperature has several effects. The immune system chemicals that react with the fever-inducing agent and trigger the resetting of the thermostat also increase the production of cells that fight off the invading bacteria or viruses. Higher temperatures also inhibit the growth of some bacteria, while at the same time speeding up the chemical reactions that help the body's cells repair themselves. In addition, the increased heart rate that may accompany the changes in blood circulation also speeds the arrival of white blood cells to the sites of infection.
Drugs used – Acetaminophen, Mefenamic acid, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen,and Naproxen
Diarrhea : Diarrhea or diarrhœa is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day.
In many cases of diarrhea, replacing lost fluid and salts is the only treatment needed. This is usually by mouth – oral rehydration therapy – or, in severe cases, intravenously. While antibiotics are beneficial in certain types of acute diarrhea, they are usually not used except in specific situations. Medications such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate may be beneficial