Ajay Singh Ajay Singh Asked 5 months ago

How high can a fever go?

My child has a fever and it's been fluctuating a lot. I'm trying to keep an eye on it. Generally, how high can a fever go before it's considered extremely concerning?

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Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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A fever can technically go up to 105 or even 106 degrees in extreme cases, which is absolutely no joke. When I had a bad flu and a 103 fever, even my favorite hot butter parathas tasted like cardboard. Keep drinking warm soup and see a doctor if it goes high!

Rajesh Patel Rajesh Patel Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

A fever can go up to 103 or 104 degrees during severe infections, which can dangerously spike your blood sugar levels too. It is important to stay hydrated with water and unsweetened lemon juice while monitoring your temperature. Consult your physician if it exceeds 102 degrees.

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Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My son's temperature once touched 104 degrees during a severe ear infection, and we had to rush him to the emergency room. Fevers in children can rise very quickly, so always keep a working digital thermometer at home. Please do not hesitate to consult your pediatrician immediately.

Sarojini Devi Sarojini Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have seen viral fevers go up to 103 degrees quite commonly. You can place wet cotton cloths on the forehead and calf muscles to help cool the body down naturally. But remember, if it goes beyond 103, you must show a doctor and get proper medicine.

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Nikhil Varma Nikhil Varma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It can go up to 105 degrees, which is extremely scary because of the risk of seizures and brain complications. I get so panicked even when my thermometer reads 100 degrees. Please keep your doctor's number on speed dial just to stay safe.

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