Does alcohol help a fever?

No, alcohol does not help a fever at all, it can actually cause dangerous spikes in your heart rate and blood pressure when your body is already fighting an infection. You should monitor your temperature and get a doctor's checkup if it doesn't go down.

Wait, does anyone else get shivering or feel extremely sick if they even think of alcohol during a cold or fever? I once heard a myth that it warms you up, but it sounds so risky to me. Did anyone actually try this and regret it?

Please avoid alcohol during fever, it is a very big misconception. Instead, try drinking warm tulsi water or just putting wet cloth strips on your forehead to bring down the heat safely. Keep your body hydrated with normal water and coconut water.

My grandmother always said to drink warm rasam and take complete rest during a fever. Alcohol will only put pressure on your liver and delay recovery. It is always best to consult a doctor and take proper paracetamol if the temperature is high.

It is totally normal to feel confused about old-school myths when you are sick and searching for answers online. But honestly, alcohol will only strain your immune system when it needs to fight the fever. Please rest up and don't worry, this will pass.