Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even after visiting the hospital for a check-up, nothing helped. Could you please explain why my child keeps getting sick after hitting their head?Doctor's answer:
The human body doesn't just fever for no reason; it's a signal that your immune system is working hard. When viruses that cause colds invade, they need a cooler environment to reproduce. During an infection, the immune system releases special substances to raise the body's temperature. This slows down the reproduction and ability of the invaders. When you have a mild fever, it's likely your body is doing its best to eliminate the invaders. If you use fever-reducing medication indiscriminately, you might make it harder for the immune system to fight off the invaders.