Shruti Khanna Shruti Khanna Asked 7 months ago

How to break a high fever at home?

My husband has a really high fever, around 104, and we're debating whether to go to the ER or try some things at home first. What can we do to break a high fever at home immediately?

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Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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For a high fever at home, first, a paracetamol. Then, sponge bath with lukewarm water, especially on forehead and armpits. Drink lots of ORS or nimbu pani. Keep the room cool and wear light cotton clothes. If it stays high for more than 1 day, go to clinic.

Ruchika Verma Ruchika Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

High fever at home? Oh god, that's just an excuse for me to watch Netflix all day and drown myself in ginger tea. And maybe I'll manage to drag myself for a lukewarm shower. Any effort beyond that feels like climbing Mount Everest when you're feverish.

Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

When the body is struggling, a calm mind helps. Stay positive and believe in your body's healing power. Along with medical advice, try to rest, meditate if you can, and drink pure water. Take care of yourself, this too shall pass.

Pranav Kumar Pranav Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I just went through this! My doc prescribed Dolo. Apart from that, I took lukewarm showers every few hours, drank coconut water, and kept switching out cold compresses on my forehead. Also, I ate only super light food like dal chawal. It takes time, but it works.

Rohan Singh Rohan Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Ensure you have a fever reducer like paracetamol. Keep hydrated with water or ORS. Cool compresses on the forehead and armpits can help bring the temperature down. Get plenty of rest.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Aiyo, high fever is difficult ho na? Take a paracetamol for sure. Aur haan, keep wiping your body with a lukewarm cloth, especially on the neck and wrists. It helps a lot. Don't wrap yourself in too many blankets, let the body breathe.

Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My doctor always explains that for high fever, controlling the temperature is vital. She advises taking paracetamol (like Dolo 650) as directed, every 4-6 hours. Frequent lukewarm sponge baths, not cold, help. Also, drinking at least 2-3 litres of fluids like water, ORS, or clear soups is crucial to prevent dehydration.

Deepak Patel Deepak Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For my high fever, my family doctor told me to take specific medicine and also advised frequent lukewarm sponge baths. He stressed on staying hydrated with water and coconut water. I strictly followed his instructions, and it helped. Don't experiment, talk to your doctor.

Sonia Malhotra Sonia Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

High fever is no joke, but you can do it! 💪 Take your meds on time, lots and lots of fluids (nimbu pani is great!), and cool sponge baths. Try to get good rest too. Wishing you a speedy recovery! 😊

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Ananya Gupta Ananya Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

High fever is super draining! I always feel so weak. Apart from meds, I try to drink a lot of fluids – water, ORS, even plain lemon water. And lukewarm showers really do help bring it down, or at least make you feel a bit fresher. Try to rest, that's key.

Karan Singhania Karan Singhania Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While home remedies like hydration and cool compresses can provide temporary relief, a high fever warrants immediate medical evaluation. It's essential to ascertain the cause to prevent complications. Consulting a doctor for diagnosis and appropriate treatment is the most responsible approach.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please, if it's really high, don't just stay at home trying remedies. I ignored a high fever once, thinking it would pass, and it turned into a pretty serious infection. Always get a doctor's opinion if the fever is persistent or very high. It's not worth the risk.

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