Is it okay to use ice packs to cool down a fever?

Using ice packs to reduce fever actually depends on the situation. Generally speaking, ice packs are not very effective for fever. Because fever is a problem of the immune system, using physical cooling methods only lowers the surface temperature. However, if the fever is a bit high, you can use ice packs to reduce the temperature, but the best way to treat a fever is to drip saline or exercise.

If you have a high fever, it is still recommended not to apply ice. What the friend above said makes sense. Physical cooling is not of much help to the body, because fever itself is caused by the body's immune system raising the temperature in order to kill the virus in the body. Cooling down will not only not reduce the fever, but will also not be good for the body. Instead, it may damage the body. Of course, the human head cannot be too hot, otherwise it will have serious consequences for the brain. You can wipe your head with a warm, wet cloth, or cool your brain occasionally. It is not advisable to apply ice for too long.

There are two ways to deal with fever. First, do moderate exercise or take a hot bath to make the body sweat. Second, drink salt water. Fever causes a lot of sweating, and too much salt is lost, which can also replenish the necessary nutrients.

If the situation is serious, see a doctor. Take medicine and get injections as ordered by the doctor.

Fever should be treated urgently, using cold compresses and baths to cool the child down as quickly as possible. You can apply a cold, wet towel to your forehead, or it is better to put ice cubes in a waterproof plastic bag and wrap a dry towel around it to apply to your head and neck; the effect will be better if you apply to your armpits and groin. You can dilute 75% alcohol with half the amount of water, then use a small towel to wet it and wipe your head, neck, armpits, chest, back and limbs.

When the body temperature is higher than 38.5 degrees, antipyretic drugs containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen should be given to reduce fever. Physical cooling can be used, such as hot water baths, hot water foot baths, cold towels on the forehead, or fever patches. Drinking hot water appropriately can help reduce fever.

The most suitable temperature for enzymes in the body is about 37 degrees, which is the normal body temperature (enzymes are catalysts involved in various biological reactions in the body, and all living cells have enzymes). However, once a fever occurs or high fever is caused by other symptoms, the enzymes in the body will exceed the optimal temperature of 37 degrees, and their working efficiency will decrease, which will manifest in the human body as dizziness, fatigue, and lack of energy. If the temperature reaches 39 degrees, it is already dangerous. At 40 degrees, you may start to talk nonsense, and at 41 or 42 degrees, it will be life-threatening.