Why do people start mumbling when they have high fever? Know how much it affects the brain

Murmuring during fever may seem strange, but it is a scientific reaction of the body. When the body temperature rises too much, it starts affecting the brain.

Mumbling in High Fever : Many people often start mumbling when they have high fever. Some people even start talking weird things. Their eyes are open but they don't understand. Seeing this, the family members also get scared, but the question is why does this happen, how much does it affect the brain. Let's know the scientific reason behind this mumbling 'fever mystery'...

Body temperature increases due to fever and causes confusion

When the body gets a severe infection like viral or bacterial infection, the immune system becomes active. This causes the normal body temperature (98.6°F) to increase to 102°F, 103°F or even more. As the temperature increases, not only the body but the brain also starts overheating. When this increased temperature reaches the brain, the chemistry there gets disturbed.

Problems start occurring in neurons, which are responsible for thinking and understanding. Due to this, the person starts saying strange things, which may seem scary or funny to the listeners. This is called delirium, in which a person starts getting confused and is unable to differentiate between truth and lie. In some cases, people even forget names and sometimes start speaking loudly.

How high fever affects the brain

1. High fever can cause disturbances in neurotransmitters. This causes the ability to think and understand to deteriorate for some time.

2. Some people with high fever feel as if they are seeing or hearing something that is not actually there. This is called fever delirium.

3. In fever the body is tired, the medicine has its effect and the mind is half asleep and half awake. In the meanwhile some people start mumbling.

 

What are the problems caused by high fever?

Talking to Yourself

replaying an old memory over and over again

give someone a voice

Suddenly getting scared or screaming

claiming to see something that doesn't exist

mumble anything

 

When to be alert

a fever over 104°F

Constantly mumbling or not responding

tremors in the body

confusion or decreased consciousness

what to do in case of high fever

Control fever quickly

use a cold compress

Take the right medicine and dosage as per doctor's advice

Take rest and drink as much liquid as possible.

Do not leave the patient alone.

 

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