How to sweat out a fever?

I tried covering myself with three blankets last night thinking it would cure my fever, but I just ended up sweaty, smelly, and completely sleepless. Take a paracetamol if your doctor prescribed it and just let your body rest comfortably, don't force the sweating.

Please be careful, I once tried to ignore a high fever by just resting and sweating it out at home, and it turned out to be severe dengue. If your fever stays high for more than two days or is accompanied by extreme weakness, see a doctor immediately.

My smartwatch showed my skin temperature spiked high yesterday, and trying to sweat it out manually is actually a myth. It is much safer to track your temperature with a thermometer and use cool damp cloth wipes on your forehead to bring it down gradually.

In our times, people used to believe in wrapping up in heavy quilts, but that is not safe for high fevers. Just do normal sponge bathing with room temperature water and keep the room well-ventilated, it is much safer.

I used to panic and wrap myself in heavy clothes the moment I got a mild fever. But my family doc explained that fever is just the body's natural way of fighting infection, and light clothing with plenty of fluids is all you need to recover.

I totally get it, shivering under a fever makes you want to bundle up in blankets for comfort. But please try to avoid overheating your body, just rest in a comfortable room and drink warm soup or coconut water.