Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Does taking a hot shower help with fever?

My son has a slight fever today. My wife says a hot shower will help bring it down, but I'm not so sure. Is taking a hot shower a good idea when someone has a fever?

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Unless you want to turn into a steamed momo, please avoid a hot shower during a fever! It will only heat up your body even more. Stick to lukewarm water, buddy.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

A hot shower is not recommended because it can raise your internal body temperature further and cause dizziness. Tepid or lukewarm water is medically advised to help bring the fever down safely.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In my experience with family illness, hot water should be avoided when the body is already burning. A simple sponge bath with normal water on the hands and feet works best to make the patient comfortable.

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Gurmeet Kaur Gurmeet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Let your body rest gently and avoid extreme hot or cold temperatures during a fever. Blessings for a speedy recovery, keep your mind calm and peaceful.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Do not take a hot shower, it will increase your fever. Use a simple wet cloth on your forehead to cool down, and if the fever remains very high, go see a doctor immediately.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Avoid hot showers as they can make you lightheaded when you are already weak. Just stick to a quick, lukewarm sponge bath to clean up and get back to bed.

Suresh Balakrishnan Suresh Balakrishnan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to say a hot bath sweats out the fever, but our family doctor strictly advised against it. He said lukewarm water is the only safe way to soothe the body.

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