Can you get a fever from dehydration?
I've been so busy with household chores that I realized I barely drank any water all day. Now I feel very dizzy and my body feels hot. Could this be a fever due to dehydration?
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7 months ago
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Honestly, don't trust random google searches or home remedies for this. While dehydration can mess up your body temperature, a real fever usually means some infection is going on. Please check with a proper doctor instead of trying to cure it yourself with water.
7 months ago
My grandmother always says to drink tender coconut water when the body heats up like this. But actually, if it is a proper high fever, it is always safer to consult a physician. Drink some fluids for now and get a quick checkup done.
7 months ago
I hope you are feeling okay. Yes, severe lack of water can sometimes make your body feel very hot and feverish. Just try to rest, sip some water slowly, and please consult a doctor if you don't feel better soon.
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7 months ago
I was just reading about this online yesterday! Apparently, when we are badly dehydrated, our body stops sweating, which traps the heat inside and raises our core temperature. It's so scary how water loss can affect us like that.
7 months ago
Yes, it actually happened to me last summer when I was working outdoors all day. My body temperature shot up because my body couldn't cool down. I had to sip ORS slowly and rest in a cool room, but if your temp is very high, you must go to a clinic immediately.