Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Asked 5 months ago

How to cool down high fever?

My fever has been consistently high for a few hours now, and paracetamol isn't helping much. What else can I do to cool down a high fever?

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Lata Srinivasan Lata Srinivasan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For a high fever, immediate physical cooling is very important. Sponge the forehead, neck, and underarms with normal tap water. However, please remember that high fever can be a sign of a serious infection, so you must consult a doctor right away.

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Sponging the body at home costs nothing and helps manage the temperature. But don't delay going to a local clinic to get basic blood tests done if the fever persists. Getting tested early is much cheaper than treating severe complications later.

Shubha Ranade Shubha Ranade Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

A warm compress on the forehead and drinking simple barley water can help cool the body naturally. But a high fever is not something to play with. If it crosses 102 degrees or doesn't go down, please see a doctor immediately.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Ram Naresh Ram Naresh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Aap cotton ka kapda gila karke pure badan ko ponch lijiye, isse tapman turant kam hota hai. Aur bilkul aaram kariye, thanda paani mat peejiyega. Doctor babu ko dikhana bohot zaroori hai agar tez bukhar ho toh.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

When running a high fever, your body needs absolute rest, so avoid any exercise or physical activity entirely. Cool down using damp towels on your skin and drink electrolytes. Once the doctor clears you and you are fully recovered, you can slowly get back to your daily walks.

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Tanya Saxena Tanya Saxena Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I was just reading up on this because my roommate had a bad fever. Everyone says tepid water sponging is the safest way to bring down a high temperature. But seriously, high fever is a major red flag, so please check with a medical professional.

Rupa Shah Rupa Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No need to panic. Just make the patient lie down under a slow fan and continuously wipe their hands and feet with a wet towel. Meanwhile, make a quick call to your family doctor or visit the nearest clinic for proper medicine.

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