Your body is like a thermostat, trying to keep its internal temperature steady at about 98.6°F (37°C). But if it gets a bit too hot or too cold, it has to work really hard to maintain homeostasis. That’s why the body uses up a lot of energy and a lot of water to stay balanced and that’s also why it’s so important to rehydrate with a mobile IV, especially when you are overheated or sick with a fever.
Let me explain!
Regulating the body temperature is crucial because many biochemical processes that occur in the body are temperature-sensitive. Enzymes, for example, work optimally at specific temperatures, and deviations can either speed up or slow down these reactions, affecting everything from digestion to neural function.
So what happens to your body temperature when you get sick or overheated?
When your body temperature rises due to infection or inflammation, the metabolic rate can increase by 7% for each degree Celsius above normal. This increase is necessary to combat the infection but comes at a high cost. The body speeds up its processes, burning more calories to generate heat, which can lead to fatigue, loss of appetite, and dehydration as the body redirects resources to fight off the infection.
When the body begins to overheat in hot environments, it works really hard to cool down through sweating, which involves energy because the body has to pump blood to the surface of the skin to facilitate the evaporation of sweat, which then cools the skin’s surface. This protective mechanism leads to dehydration and you may begin to feel an increased heart rate due to higher energy consumption.
So what Should you do if you’re overheated?
As long as you’re still sweating you can call a mobile IV therapy company near you for immediate rehydration, however; if you do not properly rehydrate and you stop sweating after experiencing heat stress for a prolonged period of time, the heat stress will turn into a heat stroke. A heat stroke is considered a medical emergency and 911 should be dialed immediately.
Conclusion
The maintenance of body temperature is not just a simple physiological response but a complex interaction involving energy balance, health, and hydration. Small deviations from the optimal temperature require significant amounts of energy. Understanding this dynamic can help you feel better faster and can lead to better health choices. If you are in the Tampa Bay, FL area At Home IV Nurses would love to help keep you hydrated and energized! Call us today at (727) 709-1590. We look forward to helping you feel your best!
