Can i take a warm bath with a fever?
I'm down with a fever today and feeling quite restless. My grandmother always said not to bathe with a fever, but I'm wondering if a warm bath would actually help me feel a bit better.
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4 months ago
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I remember feeling so weak and miserable when I had a high fever last year, and all I wanted was a warm bath to feel clean. It is totally okay to want that comfort, just make sure the water is lukewarm and not too hot, as extreme heat can make your fever worse.
6 months ago
Oh, same here, whenever I have a fever my body aches so much and a warm shower is the only thing that makes me feel human. Just stick to lukewarm water so your body temperature doesn't spike. Don't stay in the bath for too long either.
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5 months ago
Hey, don't worry, a warm sponge bath or a quick lukewarm shower is actually quite soothing when you have a fever. Just don't use very hot water because that can raise your body temperature further. Keep it brief, dry yourself quickly, and get back to bed, okay?
5 months ago
In our family, elders always say not to bathe at all during a fever to avoid catching a chill. But my doctor actually advised that a sponge bath with lukewarm water is perfectly safe and helps bring the temperature down. Just avoid freezing cold or shivering hot water.
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5 months ago
Medical guidelines actually suggest that a lukewarm bath is fine as it can help soothe body aches associated with fever. However, avoid very hot water as it can raise your core temperature. If your fever is very high or you feel dizzy, it's best to skip the bath and consult a doctor first.