Adults with a fever of 40 degrees Celsius, without timely treatment, may experience symptoms such as sepsis, delirium, hypotension, shock, increased heart rate and respiratory rate, and tachycardia. A fever of 40 degrees Celsius can also cause certain damage to the patient's brain cells, leading to cerebral edema, necrosis, or increased intracranial pressure.
1. Short-term high fever can make patients feel fatigue, loss of appetite, lethargy, and other symptoms. Prolonged high fever can lead to pneumonia, febrile seizures, brain damage, and may even put patients into a coma.
2. Adults with a fever of 40 degrees Celsius should immediately go to the hospital for appropriate examinations. Based on the results, sensitive and effective antibiotics or antibacterial drugs should be selected for treatment to control the body temperature within the normal range.
3. High fever should be treated promptly. Patients can take medication for fever reduction and then cooperate with physical cooling measures, such as reducing clothing appropriately, using a damp cloth to wipe the forehead, axillary, and other areas with dense blood vessels. They can also choose to apply cold water to the forehead, wipe the entire body with warm water at large blood vessels, and place an ice pack behind the pillow. At the same time, it is essential to complete relevant examinations and actively search for the cause of fever.
4. During illness, it is important to drink plenty of water. At the same time, pay attention to a light diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, and stimulating foods.
