Will sitting in a sauna help knock my illness out of me quicker?

Question

I am sick and I can't stand it any more. I want to feel better and I heard that If I sat in a sauna, I would sweat out my illness. How true is this if at all? And if it is true how long do I have to sit in the sauna?

Answer 1

I doubt it, but you could share your illness, (Depending on what it is of course) with the others.

You don't tell us your illness!!

Answer 2

Man, I don't think so.  I think the heat and any occompanying dehydration could make things worse.

Now drinking beer on the other hand ;-)  haha that might be worth trying!

Answer 3

it depends on the type of illness you have. Most likely, its been said that you can sweat out a cold, but other than that, I'm unsure if you can sweat out anything else.

Answer 4

I feel your pain. I have a cold. I know to sweat it out but going to the saunaa I doubt will help. Drink lots of fluids and  go to the doctor.