Vijay Reddy Vijay Reddy Asked 5 months ago

How to keep fever down in adults?

I have a bad fever, and it's making me feel very weak. I've taken paracetamol, but I'm looking for other general tips for adults to help keep the fever down and feel more comfortable.

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Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Oh, fever. My old nemesis! Honestly, I just chug water and try to sleep it off. Paracetamol bhi le leta hu if it gets too high. But mostly it's just lying around feeling sorry for myself till it passes, haha.

Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I totally get how scary a fever can feel, I always worry myself sick! But usually, it's just your body fighting something off. Try to relax, take a simple painkiller if needed, and definitely track your temperature. If it's very high or not improving, then consult a doctor.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Been there, done that! Keep yourself hydrated, like really well hydrated. Lukewarm sponge baths can help a lot to bring the temperature down. Also, don't bundle up too much, let your body release the heat. And a general physician visit if it stays.

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Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For adults, generally good hydration and rest are key. You can take a paracetamol if the fever is uncomfortable, but just make sure to not overdose. If there are other symptoms or it's not improving, it's better to get a medical opinion, just to be safe. Listen to your body, ji.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much about it. Take a paracetamol, put a cold cloth on your forehead, and get lots of rest. Drink plenty of fluids, maybe some ORS too. Agar bahut tez ho, toh doc ko dikha lena.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Please be careful with fever. Once I thought it was just a normal viral, but it turned out to be dengue. It's always best to consult a doctor, especially if it doesn't go down in a day or two. Don't self-medicate too much.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Beta, pehle toh thodi garam paani ki patti lagao mathhe par. Pyaaz aur lahsun ki chai bhi bana ke pee sakte ho, dadi maa kehti thi ki woh fever mein araam deti hai. Aur haan, khana halka khana.

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