Renuka Sharma Renuka Sharma Asked 9 months ago

How many days to get over a fever?

I've been having a fever for two days now and feeling quite weak. I'm taking paracetamol. Generally speaking, how many days does it usually take for a common fever to completely go away?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Usually, a simple fever takes about 3 to 4 days to completely leave the body. Keep your mind calm, drink warm water, and let your body heal peacefully. Sending you positive energy for a quick recovery.

Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A standard viral fever should settle in 3 days with regular paracetamol and warm sponge baths. Just take light khichdi, avoid cold drinks, and rest. If it crosses 4 days, don't wait—go to the local clinic and get a basic blood report done.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

For me, viral fever usually clears in 3 to 4 days, but because of my diabetes, I have to be very careful with what I eat during this time. Make sure you don't take high-sugar 'recovery' juices; stick to warm soups and monitor your glucose, as infection can raise your levels.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Most viral bugs take 3 to 5 days to clear out. Make sure you're getting enough protein through light dal and staying hydrated with coconut water. Avoid any heavy gym workouts until you are completely fever-free for at least 48 hours.

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Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only speak from my own experience, but whenever I get seasonal viral fever, it takes exactly 3 days of rest and paracetamol to drop. The weakness remains for another couple of days, but the temperature usually goes away by day 4.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For me, it usually takes like 2 or 3 days of sleeping like a log to get over a fever. I just take paracetamol, drink tons of water, and watch movies. If it goes past 4 days, that's when my parents make me go to a doctor.

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