Suman Devi Suman Devi Asked 4 months ago

How to get rid of fever fast at home?

My son has a high fever, and I'm trying to find ways to bring it down quickly at home. What are some effective methods to get rid of fever fast without visiting the doctor immediately?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Please take rest first. Just drink lots of warm water and keep your body cool. If the fever stays high, consult a doctor soon.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, it just makes the body more tired. Take paracetamol if your doctor has prescribed it, keep cold water strips on your forehead, and just sleep it off. You will feel much better by tomorrow.

Harpal Singh Harpal Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Fever is just our body fighting off the infection, beta. Don't try to rush it too fast with heavy doses. Drink simple hot soups, rest under a light blanket, and let the body heal itself naturally.

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Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I always panic when fever hits because it could be anything like viral or dengue. Honestly, please keep a digital thermometer handy and track the temperature every few hours. If it goes above 101 or doesn't come down with normal medicine, call your doctor immediately.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

There are no shortcuts to curing a fever instantly at home. Sponge your body with normal tap water, avoid very cold water, and stay hydrated with coconut water or ORS. If it persists beyond three days, a blood test is a must.

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Meera Kulkarni Meera Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I usually drink warm ginger tea and water boiled with tulsi leaves to soothe myself. But please remember, if you have severe body aches, chills, or the fever is not breaking at all, skip the home remedies and visit a clinic.

Amit Kasana Amit Kasana Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, sabse pehle toh blanket phenk do agar thand nahi lag rahi toh. Body heat ko bahar nikalne do na. Simple khichdi khao aur thoda aaram karo, jaldbaazi mat karo thik hone me.

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