Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Asked 7 months ago

Is gatorade good for fever?

I've had a fever for two days and feel very dehydrated. My wife suggested I drink Gatorade. Is Gatorade actually good for someone with a fever, or should I stick to just water?

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Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Hey! When I had fever recently, I just wanted to feel better and stay hydrated. My mom actually suggested ORS or coconut water over Gatorade because of the sugar. But Gatorade does have electrolytes, so maybe a little bit diluted? Just sip slowly.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

As someone with PCOS, I'm always careful about sugar intake, and Gatorade can be quite sugary. For fever, hydration is key, but I'd lean towards something like ORS or plain water first. If you choose Gatorade, maybe dilute it and don't rely on it too much.

Ankur Malik Ankur Malik Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan, Gatorade mein electrolytes hote hain na, toh dehydration ke liye thoda theek ho sakta hai. But na, usmein sugar bhi hoti hai. Jab fever hota hai, toh tummy already upset hota hai. I think ORS ya nariyal paani zyada safe option hai.

Prateek Singh Prateek Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Last month jab mujhe fever hua tha, I was so dehydrated. My doctor said ORS is the best for electrolyte balance. Gatorade might give you a sugar rush and then a crash. I personally stuck to light daal chawal and lots of water, felt better faster.

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Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

When you have fever, the main thing is to keep yourself hydrated and get some energy. Gatorade has both, but it's also a bit expensive. For us, ghar ka nimbu paani with a pinch of salt and sugar, or even plain ORS packet is usually enough and works well. Simple aur sasta.

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My daughter gets fever sometimes, and the pediatrician always stresses on keeping her hydrated. They recommend ORS first, or diluted fresh fruit juice. Gatorade, because of its sugar content, was something they advised to be very cautious with, or avoid if possible, especially for kids.

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