Meena Agarwal Meena Agarwal Asked 9 months ago

How to tell if your fever broke?

My son had a high fever for two days, and now it seems to be going down. How can I tell for sure if his fever has actually broken and he's on the mend?

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Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Oh, I just went through this last week! For me, it was a sudden sweat, like literally soaking wet, and then I just felt cooler. My body temperature also dropped significantly when I checked. Plus, that achy feeling really started to go away.

Rahul Dixit Rahul Dixit Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I've heard people say you'll just 'know' it, but like, what does that actually feel like? Is it just the sweating part, or do you feel a lot better instantly? Always wondered about this.

Anjali K Anjali K Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When the fever breaks, you'll usually feel a sudden cooling and often sweat profusely.

Divya P Divya P Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yaar, it's like a switch! Actually, you'll suddenly feel very sweaty and then a bit cooler. The shivers will stop, and your body will feel less heavy. Check temperature too, it should be normal then. Phir full energy aati hai.

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Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Mostly, it's a feeling of great relief after heavy sweating. You'll feel less hot and uncomfortable. Keep yourself hydrated with ORS and light food. But if the fever doesn't break, or comes back high, definitely consult a doctor, don't just rely on home remedies for too long.

Shruti Verma Shruti Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

You'll feel a clear shift, trust me. One minute you're burning up and shivering, the next you're sweating like crazy and feel your body temperature coming down. Take a bath with lukewarm water afterwards and rest a lot! Hydration is super important too.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I once thought my fever broke because I felt a bit cooler, but then it shot back up. Don't rely just on feeling a little better. Actually check your temperature. If it's consistently normal for several hours, then you can be reasonably sure. Otherwise, stay vigilant or see a doctor.

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Suresh Singh Suresh Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Ah, when a fever breaks, it's a blessing! You'll feel a sudden drop in body temperature, usually accompanied by sweating. The shivers stop, and you'll generally feel much more comfortable and less achy. Been through it many times.

Smita Raje Smita Raje Joined May 2026 5 months ago

A fever breaking is characterized by profuse sweating and a noticeable drop in body temperature, which you can confirm with a thermometer. You'll feel a sense of relief from body aches and chills. Continue monitoring for a day or two to ensure it doesn't return.

Pankaj Kumar Pankaj Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, jab fever toot ta hai na, toh body poori thandi ho jaati hai and you sweat a lot! Aur woh headache and body ache bhi kam ho jaate hain. Bas phir garam paani piyo aur araam karo, haan.

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