Is a cold shower good for fever?

No, cold showers are not recommended during a fever. It can cause shivering, which actually raises your core body temperature.

Unless you want your body to go into absolute panic mode and shake like a washing machine, avoid the cold water! Stick to lukewarm water, buddy. Save the ice-bucket challenges for when you are healthy.

I know how uncomfortable a high fever feels and how desperate we get to cool down. But please don't take a cold shower; it can shock your system and make you feel worse. Try a warm sponge bath, it is much safer and gentler.

No cold showers, please! A simple towel dipped in normal tap water and kept on the forehead is the best natural way to soothe. But if your fever is very high or doesn't go away, please see a doctor immediately.

With thyroid, my body temperature regulation is already messy, and cold water makes me feel miserable. Please avoid cold showers during a fever. It is always better to consult your doctor and get regular blood tests done if the fever keeps coming back.

My family doctor strictly advised against cold showers during fever. The sudden cold constricts blood vessels under the skin, trapping heat inside your body while causing shivering that generates more heat. Lukewarm water is the medically sound way to sponge.

I tried taking a cold shower once when I had a bad fever, thinking it would break the heat. Honestly, it was a terrible mistake because I started shivering violently and my fever actually went up. Now I only do lukewarm sponge wipes.