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A member asked:

I read that if you go 24hours with no fluid to increase sweating this can reduce swelling in tonsillitis... winter &how we store water is different?

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Bad idea: Dehydrating yourself for 24 hours is never a good idea. Period.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. Jon Aoki answered

Bad suggestion: It is never a good idea to become dehydrated. If you have tonsillitis, your fluid requirement is probably increased. The best way to reduce swelling of tonsillitis is to treat the infection.

Answered 5/18/2017

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