Does taking a bath help reduce fever?
My little one has a high fever, and he's feeling quite warm. My dadi always used to say that a lukewarm bath can help. Does taking a bath help reduce fever in kids?
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7 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much about it. A lukewarm bath can definitely help bring down your body temperature for a bit, but just make sure the water is not cold or you will start shivering.
4 months ago
Taking a gentle lukewarm sponge bath is helpful during a fever. As someone managing high BP, I always keep a digital thermometer handy to monitor the temperature and consult my physician if it stays high.
7 months ago
Actually yaar, don't take a cold shower when you have fever, it is a bad idea. Just do a simple sponge bath with normal water, it works much better to cool you down safely.
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7 months ago
A lukewarm sponge bath helps reduce fever temporarily, but do not use freezing cold water.
4 months ago
I was just reading about this online! Apparently, lukewarm water helps the blood vessels dilate which releases heat, but very cold water does the opposite and traps the heat inside.
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It can help soothe the body, but make sure the water is comfortable. When you are down with a fever, keep your fluids up with warm water or unsweetened barley water to prevent dehydration.
4 months ago
While a tepid sponge bath is a good supportive measure to comfort the patient, it is not a cure for the underlying infection. It is always best to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and prescription of antipyretics.