Can i eat ice cream with a fever?

I literally just recovered from viral fever last week. I made the mistake of eating cold ice cream thinking it would soothe my throat, but it actually made my cough much worse the next morning. Better to stick to warm soups or ginger tea until your fever goes down.

Honestly, when I have a fever during exams, I crave ice cream so much just to feel better. But my parents always yell at me because cold stuff makes the throat congestion worse. Better to skip it for two days, get well first, and then have a double scoop!

It is better to avoid ice cream and have warm tulsi tea or hot soup instead to help your body fight the infection naturally. Cold dairy can cause mucus buildup. However, if your fever is very high or doesn't go down with normal paracetamol, please visit a doctor immediately.

In our days, we were never allowed anything cold during a fever. It is best to let your body sweat it out with warm foods like dal khichdi or warm milk with turmeric. Avoid cold things like ice cream for a few days, it will only delay your recovery.