Meena Agarwal Meena Agarwal Asked 4 months ago

How long is too long to have a fever?

I've been having a fever for three days now, and it's not going down much. My mother is getting worried, so I wanted to ask, at what point should I be concerned that a fever is lasting too long?

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, fever anxiety is so real, I totally understand! It's scary when you don't know if it's serious or not. Generally, if an adult's fever (100.4°F or 38°C or higher) lasts for more than 2-3 days, or if it's very high or comes with other worrying symptoms, it's definitely time to see a doctor. Don't just sit on it like I used to.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

From my experience, don't take any chances with prolonged fever. I once ignored a fever for 4 days, thinking it was just a regular viral, and it turned into something much more complicated that needed hospitalization. If your fever persists beyond 2 days, or if you feel very weak, please see a doctor immediately. It's not worth the risk.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Typically, for adults, if a fever is over 100.4°F and lasts more than 48-72 hours without any other clear reason, then it's a sign to see the doctor. For kids, it's even sooner. Take paracetamol for relief, keep yourself hydrated, and rest. But if it doesn't break, don't delay the doctor's visit.

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Ashwini Joshi Ashwini Joshi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, fever kitne din tak chale toh worry kare? Usually, if it's more than two or three days, then ek baar doctor ko dikha lena chahiye. Especially if it's very high or you're feeling really weak. Home remedies are good but not for long-standing fever, na?

Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Sun, generally if fever stays for more than 2-3 days, that's when you need to be careful. Don't just wait around. Go to the doctor, get it checked properly. It's better to know what's going on and get treatment rather than letting it get worse, haan?

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Sameer Singh Sameer Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Fever can be so draining, mentally and physically. It's okay to feel worried about it, especially if it's lingering. If it's been more than 2-3 days and you're not feeling any better, or if you have severe body aches or chills, please don't hesitate to consult a doctor. Your peace of mind matters too.

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