Is it okay to take a bath during a fever: Is it right to take a bath during a fever or not? Know the right answer from the expert

Cases of viral fever are increasing rapidly these days. There is a danger of many diseases including dengue and malaria. In such a situation, one question that comes to people's minds is whether they should take a bath when they have a fever or not. Different people have different opinions on this. Some people do not even come in contact with water let alone bathing when they have a fever. Some people prefer taking a bath during a fever. If you are also confused about this, then today we are clearing your confusion. Let us know from experts whether it is right to take a bath during a fever or not. Manish Mohil, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine of PSRI Hospital is giving information about this.

Is it good to take a hot water bath during a fever?

According to experts, it completely depends on what kind of water you are taking a shower with. If you have a viral fever then there is no problem in taking a bath. Because when the fever comes, the temperature of your body increases. Body pain persists and due to this, you feel sad and bored. In such a situation, if you take a bath, you may feel better. Body temperature also reduces. Muscles also relax. However, whenever you take a bath, take a bath with lukewarm water only. Bathing with cold water can be dangerous.

Experts say that some people cover themselves with blankets during fever, in such a situation the heat does not come out from the body. If you take a bath in this situation, you can feel calm and cool. Experts also say that if you bathe your head then do not forget to dry the hair completely because if you keep your hair wet for a long time, the condition may worsen. On the other hand, if you are bathing during a fever, then stay in water only for some time, bathing for too long can increase the problem. However, it would be better if you take a bath after consulting a doctor.

If bathing is not possible then a sponge bath can be taken. You can wipe your body by wetting a towel with water; this will also provide relief from fever and also relax the muscles.

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