Thanks to the increase in body temperature, the body strengthens its defense mechanisms, which are necessary to fight the microorganism that caused the infection. Unfortunately, fever can also have a negative effect on the human body. The heart rate accelerates, and oxygen consumption increases.
An elevated body temperature not exceeding 38 degrees Celsius (subfebrile condition) in both adults and children does not have to be treated pharmacologically. However, when the temperature rises, symptomatic treatment should be applied, e.g., in pancreatitis.
A persistent subfebrile condition, ineffective antipyretics or the occurrence of additional, worrying symptoms should be reported to a doctor.
