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Immediate Effect of Cold Water Enema on Fever among Adults: A Single Arm Study

Author(s) Dr. Shradha M K, Lakshmeesha D R, Vanitha S Shetty, Saritha N K
Country India
Abstract Background:
Fever is a frequent bodily reaction to infection or inflammatory conditions, marked by a rise in core temperature and accompanying alterations in cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Within Naturopathic practice, Hydrotherapy especially the application of Cold-Water Enema has long been used to lower body temperature and ease systemic congestion. However, despite its traditional acceptance, there is limited scientific literature examining its immediate impact on cardiac and respiratory parameters in individuals with fever.
Objectives:
The present study sought to evaluate the immediate impact of a cold-water enema on body temperature and selected cardiopulmonary variables in adults presenting with fever
Methods:
A pre-experimental, single-group pretest–post-test design was adopted for this study. Adult in patients with fever (body temperature ≥100°F) were selected using purposive sampling. Baseline recordings of body temperature and cardiopulmonary parameters were obtained prior to the intervention. A cold-water enema (15–20°C, 500–1000 ml) was then administered with the patient placed in the left lateral (Sims’) position. Follow-up measurements were taken at 15-minute intervals for one hour, and subsequently at the 3rd and 6th hours. The collected data were analysed using suitable descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
Results:
The intervention led to a marked decrease in body temperature and pulse rate, alongside a slight reduction in respiratory rate and a mild rise in blood pressure. No adverse effects were noted.
Conclusion:
Cold-water enema appears to be a safe and effective adjunct hydrotherapeutic measure for lowering body temperature and modulating cardiopulmonary parameters in adults with fever.
Keywords Cold-water enema, Fever, Hydrotherapy, Naturopathy, Body temperature, cardiopulmonary parameters.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-16
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