Kavita Desai Kavita Desai Asked 8 months ago

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.

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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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.

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

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.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

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.

Shalini Mishra Shalini Mishra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

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.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

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.

Sanjay Patil Sanjay Patil Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

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.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

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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Nidhi Saxena Nidhi Saxena Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

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.

Arvind Swami Arvind Swami Joined May 2026 6 months ago

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.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

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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