Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Asked 6 months ago

How to check fever without thermometer with pulse?

Someone mentioned that you can get an idea about fever by checking a person's pulse. Is this true? How can I check for fever without a thermometer just by looking at the pulse?

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Rohit Das Rohit Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Checking pulse for fever isn't really a direct or accurate way to know your body temp. While a faster pulse can sometimes mean fever, it can also be due to exercise, stress, or other health issues. Honestly, for proper temperature, a thermometer is needed. If you feel unwell, light walking or exercise is a no-go until you're properly checked and cleared by a doctor.

Anil Mehta Anil Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I used to panic whenever I felt warm and didn't have a thermometer, thinking about all sorts of things. I would check my pulse too, thinking faster pulse meant fever. But actually, a faster pulse can be from so many things, not just fever. It's not a reliable method. The most reassuring thing is to just get a thermometer. If not, feeling your forehead and observing other symptoms like body ache or chills is a better indicator than just pulse.

Kiran Kumar Kiran Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Relying on pulse to check for fever is very unsafe. Your pulse rate can increase due to many reasons, not just fever. For something as important as fever, you need an accurate temperature reading. If you don't have a thermometer, get one as soon as possible. Any suspicion of fever should lead to proper measurement, and if high, to a doctor. Don't take chances with your health.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

While a fever might sometimes make your pulse faster, it's not a reliable way to check for fever without a thermometer. The best way to get an idea without a thermometer is by feeling your forehead and neck. If they feel very warm, it's a good indicator. But for accurate measurement, a thermometer is always best.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Checking fever with pulse is not reliable at all. You can feel your forehead, but that's just an indication, not a measurement. A digital thermometer is quite affordable, mere 100-200 rupees ka aata hai, so it's a good investment for every home. Don't rely on unreliable methods when a cheap, accurate tool is available. It saves you money on unnecessary doctor visits later too.

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