2007-02-18 12:07:58 · 13 answers · asked by BMW M5 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2007-02-18 12:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
Having a fever is a symptom not a disease.
A fever occurs when the body is fighting off an infection, causing heat levels to rise.
Since placing ice cubes on the head doesnt help the body fight off the infection, a "cure" isnt possible.
What a cold compress does do is relieve discomfort.
2007-02-18 12:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by SN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It can help to reduce the heat on the skin, but sweating helps to cure fever. You can also soak in a lukewarm tub which would reduce your fever. If you have a child that has a high fever, the doctors suggest that you get them in a cool bath, not cold.
Good Luck, hope this helps.
2007-02-18 18:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by Janet C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because the fever is everywhere in your body. A quick way to lower fever is to lay your whole body in ice cubes. That will bring the temperature down fast, but it will also leave you weak.
2007-02-18 15:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can put ice in a bucket near your head and have a fan blowing the cold air onto you. keep clothing to a minimum, take some ibuprohen or tylenol to help break the fever, when you shiver it is moving the blood to the surface and then it can be cooled off. Feel better dear
2007-02-18 12:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a Fever that means your body is fighting off an infection, cold or flu.
Eat healthy and drink plenty of water and your fever will eventually go away.
2007-02-22 09:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Herbal Advisor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might help you feel better but it doesn't stop the fever. A better way to bring your temp down is to have a lukewarm bath. NOT cold because you will get chilled which makes things worse.
2007-02-18 12:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Take a cool bath or put cool compresses on your forehead. Take Tylenol or Motrin. Also, you may want to go to the doctor so he/she can determine the cause of your fever. You may need an antibiotic.
2007-02-19 02:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should lower your fever by cooling you off...not cure it.
2007-02-18 12:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a coolish bath would be better. Be sure you're warm enough when you go to bed. With luck, you'll sweat it out tonight.
Fever fights infections, but sometimes we needs meds, too.
2007-02-18 12:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might but I know it helps with headechs
2007-02-18 12:16:01 · answer #11 · answered by janice a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋