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Bath Benefits in Fever: Bathing in fever is not harmful, but it depends on the condition of the person. Bathing with lukewarm water can be beneficial. If there is more weakness, sponge bath is a better option.
Should you take a bath in fever or not? Learn the truth from the doctor
Highlights
- Bathing with mild lukewarm water in fever can be beneficial.
- If there is more weakness, sponge bath can be a better option.
- The severity of fever and the condition of the person depends on.
Should you bat in Fever: The problem of fever increases when the weather changes. When there is any kind of infection in our body, then the body temperature increases, so that bacteria or viruses can be eliminated. People’s body gets hot when fever comes and many people take a bath with cold water to eliminate this warmth. A question often arises whether one should take a bath in fever? People have different opinions on this. Some people say that bathing in fever can worsen the condition, while many believe that it gives relief to the body. Let’s remove this confusion with the opinion of the doctor.
According to Dr. Rawat, bathing is not harmful when fever comes, but it depends on the condition of the person. Bathing with lukewarm water can be beneficial in fever. This removes frozen sweat and bacteria on the body, keeps the skin clean and the person feels fresh. If the person does not have much weakness and the temperature is not very high, then bathing is considered safe. However, if the fever is very high and the person is getting cold, then you should avoid bathing in that condition. In such a case, sponge bath can be a better option. It also cleanses the body and keeps the temperature controlled.
According to experts, if you are not in a position to bathe in fever, then you can wipe the body with a soft towels soaked in lukewarm water. This is called sponge bath. It is especially beneficial for children, elderly and patients with high fever. It cools the body and reduces discomfort. Overall, it can be said that bathing in fever does not make much difference on the disease. It depends on what is the seriousness of fever and how the person feels.
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. ,Read more
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. , Read more
