Pooja Desai Pooja Desai Asked 6 months ago

How to get rid of a fever overnight?

My little sister has a fever and she's supposed to attend a school trip tomorrow. Is there any way we can get rid of her fever overnight so she doesn't miss out?

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Overnight fever drop is a myth, guys. I usually just put a wet cloth on my forehead, keep my fan at medium speed, and hope for the best till morning.

Shruti Hegde Shruti Hegde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Please don't panic if your fever doesn't break by tomorrow morning. Just take your prescribed medicine, keep yourself hydrated with coconut water, and take complete rest.

Vasudevan Pillai Vasudevan Pillai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

When you have a fever, the body's energy is entirely focused on healing. Just lie down comfortably in Shavasana, breathe gently, and do not stress your mind with screen time.

Divya Rawat Divya Rawat Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

When I had a fever last month, keeping a cool mist humidifier in my room helped me breathe better and sleep through the night. Rest is really the biggest cure here.

Abhimanyu Bose Abhimanyu Bose Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Do not try to sweat it out by working out or doing heavy exercises. Your body needs all its glycogen reserves to fight the infection right now, so please stay in bed.

Pranav Shriram Pranav Shriram Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

A fever is a sign of infection, so trying to suppress it overnight without knowing the cause is not safe. Please get a proper blood test done if it persists for more than 48 hours.

Anandmoyee Devi Anandmoyee Devi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Keep your mind calm and tell yourself that your body is strong enough to heal. Take your medicines as advised, rest deeply, and let the healing process happen naturally.

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Dilip Wagle Dilip Wagle Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Your heart rate can go up when you have a fever, which can affect blood pressure too. It's really important to sleep well and not take self-medication without checking with a doctor.

Saraswati Bai Saraswati Bai Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Drinking warm water frequently helps soothe the throat and keeps the body hydrated during a fever. But remember, home remedies are only to comfort you, not to replace the doctor's medicine.

Zahan Mehta Zahan Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Fever completely ruins my appetite and everything tastes like cardboard! I stick to simple hot vegetable soup or warm dal water, nothing heavy or oily at all.

Suresh Raina Suresh Raina Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I once thought a high fever would just go away overnight and took random pills. It turned out to be dengue and my platelets dropped badly. Don't risk it, see a doctor.

Ritu Kapoor Ritu Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Whenever my kids get a sudden fever at night, I keep a digital thermometer handy to check their temperature every two hours. If it goes above 102, we immediately call our pediatrician.

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