How high is to high fever?
My mother-in-law is running a fever, and I'm a bit concerned. What temperature is considered too high for a fever? I just want to know when we should really start to worry or take her to the doctor.
My mother-in-law is running a fever, and I'm a bit concerned. What temperature is considered too high for a fever? I just want to know when we should really start to worry or take her to the doctor.
I was actually looking up the same thing yesterday. It seems like for adults, anything above 103°F (39.4°C) is considered a very high fever that requires doctor's attention.
For children and adults alike, a fever touching 103 F is too high. As a mother, I always keep paracetamol prescribed by our pediatrician ready, but if it crosses 103, we head straight to the doctor.
Hey, don't stress too much! If your temperature is below 101, you are mostly fine with rest. But if it goes past 102.5, then it is getting too high and we should call a doctor.
Look, let's be practical. 100 or 101 is normal viral fever. But if it crosses 103, that is too high. Stop waiting and go to the clinic immediately.
I once panicked when my fever hit 102, thinking it was a major emergency. Honestly, the doctor told me it's just the body fighting the infection, but anything above 103 is where we must get cautious.
If the fever is touching 103, that is too high. A simple solution is to do sponge bathing with normal tap water and take a paracetamol, then go to your family doctor as soon as possible.
I just recovered from dengue last week where my fever touched 103.5. That is definitely too high and dangerous. Please go to a hospital if it crosses 102.5 and doesn't come down.
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Honestly, a fever of 103 is too high because it makes me hallucinate about my pending work emails! If it's that high, please close your laptop and let a doctor treat you.
Don't worry, just stay calm. A fever of 103 or above is considered too high for adults. Keep sipping water, put a cool damp cloth on your forehead, and let's get you to a doctor today.
I know how scary it is when you touch your forehead and it feels burning hot. A fever of 103 F and above is definitely too high and you should consult a doctor to be safe.
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