How many degrees require fever-reducing medication

When the fever reaches 38.5℃ or above, antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, reached too high body temperature, body temperature is too high on the human body is more harmful, especially persistent high fever, will lead to the body of various organs and tissues of the regulatory function of the malfunction, and body temperature will make the cerebral cortex in the over-excitement or a high degree of inhibition of the state, at this time may lead to the emergence of hyperthermia convulsions. And persistent high fever will make the body intake of various nutrients to enhance the metabolism faster, increasing the body’s consumption of oxygen, will aggravate the burden of the body’s organs. And sustained high fever will eventually lead to the body’s ability to reduce the defense against disease, may be secondary to some other infections. Therefore, if the fever reaches 38.5℃ or above, it is recommended to take antipyretic medication to lower the temperature, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen tablets, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body. If the fever reaches 38.5℃ or above, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, after clear examination, according to the doctor’s prescription for medication.