Weakness, low energy levels, and fatigue after a fever, even after other fever symptoms have already disappeared, are quite common. Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, usually due to an infection (viral or bacterial) that clears up within a few days. Within a few days, the general symptoms associated with fever, such as heat, chills and sweating, and other symptoms specific to an infection, such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps in case of a stomach infection, disappear; and runny nose, coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion during cold/flu.
However, in some cases, the weakness tends to persist relatively longer after these symptoms subside. It may remain for two weeks and even longer than that depending on a case by case basis. In addition to weakness, other symptoms may occur, such as body aches (muscle/joint pain), headaches, difficulty concentrating and loss of appetite.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic medicines can prove to be very effective in overcoming weakness after fever, along with proper sleep, good nutrition and increased fluid intake. Homeopathic medicines work as great tonics that stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanism to overcome a tired, exhausted feeling naturally. Homeopathic medicines help revitalize the body, when the body is depleted, in a very safe and effective manner without any side effects. Besides weakness, they also help manage symptoms such as body aches, headaches, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating. Homeopathic medicines can be used for weakness after any kind of fever. Homeopathic medicines to overcome weakness should be selected individually based on the characteristic symptoms present after complete analysis. Although homeopathic medicines are completely safe to use, it is advised to use any medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor; self-medication should be avoided.
Homeopathic medicines for weakness after fever
1. Arsenic Album – Top Recommended Medicine
Although there are several medicines in homeopathy to treat cases of weakness after fever, Arsenic Album tops the list. People who need this feel severe weakness and exhaustion. They feel weak all the time, around the clock, especially at night. Due to lack of strength, they feel like they have to lie down all the time. The slightest effort results in weakness. They may feel anxious and restless, along with weakness. Arsenic Album works as an effective tonic to regain body strength affected by fever.
2. Gelsemium – For weakness and drowsiness
Gelsemium is an effective medicine for treating cases of weakness accompanied by excessive drowsiness. The individuals who need this have intense drowsiness with a desire to sleep all the time. In addition, there may also be marked dizziness (a feeling as if a person is spinning or the world is spinning around him/her). To help cases of weakness after viral infections, especially influenza, Gelsemium is listed as one of the most important homeopathic medicines. Here the most characteristic symptom when using this drug is exhaustion, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the limbs. There is also muscle pain along with the above symptoms. Besides physical fatigue, the person may suffer from headaches, exhaustion and dullness of mind along with difficulty concentrating.
3. Kali Phos – For Weakness After Influenza (Flu)
This medicine is best suited for weakness after flu (an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus, which causes fever, sore throat, body aches, headache, and respiratory symptoms). When weakness persists after flu, Kali Phos proves to be the best tonic to rejuvenate the entire body. People who need this feel extremely tired both physically and mentally. They feel exhausted and even a small task seems big. They may also suffer from insomnia and…
4. Phosphoric Acid – For weakness and weight loss
It is another suitable medicine for treating cases of weakness that remain after fever. In cases where this is necessary, weakness is accompanied by weight loss. The entire body feels drained with low energy levels. The face looks sunken, along with dark circles around the eyes. The eyelids feel droopy. The limbs feel heavy. Weakness may improve after a short sleep.
5. Psorinum – For weakness after prolonged fever
This medicine is well indicated for controlling weakness after prolonged fever. There is constant fatigue and drowsiness. The weakness is made worse by exertion. There is pain throughout the body and a tired feeling. In addition, there is a clear sensitivity to cold. The person looks pale. There is a tendency to sweat excessively at night. In addition to the above symptoms, in some cases there is also loss of appetite.
6. China Officinalis – To control weakness and cold skin
This medicine is useful when a person feels exhausted and the skin is cold. Walking makes a person tired, the body may tremble when sitting or when getting up from a sitting position. Excessive irritability is associated with this complaint. There is an aversion to any form of exertion. Loss of appetite, excessive sweating and insomnia may be present. In addition, excessive bloating in the abdomen may occur along with gas.
7. Baptisia – To deal with weakness by trembling
This drug proves to be useful when there is excessive fatigue, tremors in the body and desire to lie down all the time. People who need this feel too weak to move. They feel unable to perform any kind of physical or mental effort. The weakness is most pronounced in the arms and legs. This involves excessive pain in the muscles accompanied by pain (pain caused by touch). A bad odor may be released from urine, feces, sweat and breath.
8. Carbo Veg – For fainting exhaustion
This medicine is indicated in cases of intense exhaustion with frequent periods of fainting. The weakness is clearly visible after a short walk. Weakness makes even talking difficult. The body may feel cold and weak. Trembling in the body can also occur.
9. Rhus Tox – For weakness and body pain
Rhus Tox is a useful medicine to control weakness and body pain after fever. People who need this feel like they have to sit or lie down all day. They don’t feel like getting up in the morning and getting ready. They have body aches and stiffness and body aches. The lower limbs feel powerless.