Should viral fever in adults be transmitted with water?

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Head of Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Current influenza viruses have different strains and types. Flu phenomenon seems to be common in all subjects and occurs all year round, many people when they have the flu have chosen to go for water treatment for quick treatment. However, whether viral fever in adults should be transmitted with water or not, how to treat it?

Concept of viral fever Influenza - fever is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, caused mainly by the influenza virus Influenza Virus, belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae group. Usually, viral fever in adults is relatively mild and resolves on its own after 2-7 days. But there are also cases of adults with flu, high fever above 39 degrees and severe development causing ear infections, pneumonia, bronchitis,... That is in case your resistance is too weak due to chronic diseases count.
Signs to recognize viral fever in adults Most of the flu, viral fever will have the following typical symptoms:
Fatigue: This is a characteristic sign of viral fever in adults because when If the patient is sick, the virus will disturb the biological balance in the patient's body, causing fatigue. Body aches: When fatigue and high body temperature, the patient's body will appear painful, especially the muscles. This condition will persist for the duration of the illness, making the patient uncomfortable. Fever: depending on the resistance of each person, the patient's fever is mild or severe. When the resistance is low or the attack density from the virus is too strong, the body has a serious infection, you will have a very high fever. If not treated promptly, you will even die. Nasal congestion/runny nose: When infected, the virus causes a feeling of cold from the inside, leading to a runny nose and a lot of coughing. If you do not limit contact, each cough will release millions of flu viruses and cause illness to people around. In addition, a stuffy nose will also make it difficult to breathe. Headaches: Fever and body aches will lead to headaches. You can take medicine to limit, avoid stress and should rest more. Eye discomfort: Burning sensation, eyeball pain will also occur, making the patient uncomfortable. The eyes will be red and burning very deeply. Skin rash: Some viruses that cause the flu can also affect the skin and cause a red rash. In some cases, the rash is caused not by a virus, but by an irritation.

Many patients believe that, when they have a viral fever, they need to be given fluids, the disease will go away on its own. However, is this thinking really true?
What is translation? Currently, there are 3 main types of infusion fluids: Glucose solution (5% or 10%), saline solution (sea water with a NaCl content of 9/1000) and electrolyte synthesis solution.
These solutions are completely sterile and are infused directly into the body through a large vein. The infusion fluid will have many certain effects on the patient's health such as raising blood pressure, balancing electrolytes for patients with blood loss, dehydration...
Some infusion fluids contain nutrients such as acids. amino or vitamins to compensate for the body, thereby detoxifying and antibacterial, increasing urine excretion,...
Should adults with viral fever be given water? Through some information about the above fluids, it can be seen that these solutions are mostly used in emergencies such as blood loss - excessive water loss in accidents, surgery, food poisoning,. ..

For the case of viral fever in adults, the infusion will have positive effects. However, if you transmit it arbitrarily, you can face many serious complications.
The most basic rule when having a viral fever is not to pass salt, sugar and electrolytes. These substances, when infused directly into the body, will put pressure on the skull and increase brain edema, making the condition worse. In addition, up to now, there have been no studies that clearly determine the effect of infusion in reducing fever. The reduction of fever is mostly due to the effect of antipyretic drugs.
Besides, drugs that enter the body will cause side effects and if administered directly, the risk of these effects is higher. Even indiscriminate infusion of fluids in unreputable medical facilities also causes infection and transmission of a number of dangerous diseases such as hepatitis, HIV, AIDS,...
The transmission of water during viral fever in humans Major should only be performed if there is a suspicion of dengue fever (shown in skin signs). Besides, if the patient experiences continuous vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration... then water is indicated. The infusion of water in this case must also be carefully monitored.
The harm of arbitrarily infusing and treating flu is extremely great. Find a doctor, have a specific examination and receive the right treatment to quickly improve your condition.