What should I do if I have a fever of 37.5°C due to heatstroke?
Nov 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
A fever of 37.5°C refers to a body temperature of 37.5°C. For heatstroke with a fever of 37.5°C, the patient should be immediately removed from the high-temperature environment and shielded from direct sunlight. Their clothes should be changed into clean, dry ones. Physical cooling methods include applying a cooling patch to the forehead, using ice packs for cold compresses, or wiping the body with warm towels. The patient may drink mung bean water, sugar-salt water, and can also be treated with medications such as normal saline or Huoxiang Zhengqi water.
Fever of 37.5°C due to heatstroke refers to a body temperature of 37.5°C caused by heatstroke. Immediate action is required to remove the individual from the high-temperature environment, and physical cooling or medical treatment may be chosen depending on the situation.
1. Immediately leave the high-temperature environment
For heatstroke with a fever of 37.5°C, the first step is to quickly move the patient out of the hot environment and transfer them to a cool, well-ventilated area—such as an air-conditioned room or another space with good airflow—avoiding direct sunlight and any continued outdoor activity. Tight and damp clothing should be promptly removed and replaced with clean, dry clothes to prevent worsening discomfort.
2. Physical cooling
Physical cooling measures should be applied for a heatstroke-induced fever of 37.5°C. This may include applying fever-reducing patches to the forehead, using ice packs for cold compresses, or wiping the body with warm towels. If possible, the patient may drink mung bean water, sugar-salt solution, or similar fluids to rapidly replenish lost fluids and alleviate symptoms of heatstroke-related fever.
3. Medical treatment
If, after being removed from the high-temperature environment and undergoing physical cooling, the fever persists without improvement, it is recommended to seek medical guidance and use treatments such as saline solution or take medications like Huoxiang Zhengqi Water.
Other treatments for heatstroke with a fever of 37.5°C may include enemas with cold saline solution or injections of promethazine. Patients are advised to seek prompt medical attention and follow professional medical instructions for appropriate treatment.
