Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

What temperature bath for fever?

My wife has a high fever, and someone suggested a lukewarm bath to bring it down. But I'm confused about the exact temperature for the water, na? Don't want to make it worse.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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I just had a fever last week, and my doctor told me to take a lukewarm bath, not cold. The water should feel slightly cool, but not chilly. It really helped bring my temperature down gently and made me feel much more comfortable.

Aniket Kulkarni Aniket Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, for fever, best is lukewarm water. Actually, you shouldn't use cold water because it can cause shivering, which can actually increase body temp. Thoda garam, thoda thanda, aisa mix. It helps you cool down slowly. Been there, done that.

Kabir Singh Kabir Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

When I have a fever, I usually take a bath with water that's just a little cooler than my body, so it feels warm but not hot. Never tried cold. It helps me feel less sticky. This is just my personal choice.

Deepa Sharma Deepa Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For kids with fever, I always make sure the bath water is lukewarm. Not cold, because that can make them shiver and actually feel worse. Just slightly cooler than body temperature is ideal. It helps calm them down and brings the temperature down slowly. A gentle sponging is also effective.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

When we had fever as kids, my mother would always give us a bath with lukewarm water. Not cold water, that's too shocking for the body. The water should feel pleasant, not cold. It helps soothe the body and gradually lowers the temperature. It always worked for us.

Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A lukewarm bath is best for fever. Avoid cold showers, as they can cause vasoconstriction and actually make you feel colder and shiver, which can raise your core temperature. It's about gentle cooling and comfort. Definitely no exercise when you have a fever, just rest and recuperate.

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