Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Asked 6 months ago

How to test for fever?

My little son has been feeling warm since morning and I suspect he has a fever. How can I accurately test for fever at home? I have a thermometer but sometimes I feel it's not very reliable.

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Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Sabse common tareeka toh hai thermometer use karna, bhai! Digital thermometers are very easy to use and give quick, accurate readings. Oral, underarm, or forehead ones work. You can also feel the forehead but that's just a general idea. For proper tracking, always use a thermometer.

Pawan Sharma Pawan Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, sabse pehle toh thermometer hi use karte hain na. Digital wala achha rehta hai, easy to read. Underarm ya muh mein rakhke check kar lo. Agar fever hai toh phir doc se poochho kya karna hai, na. Bas body garam lagne se pakka nahi bol sakte.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I totally get that feeling of 'am I just feeling hot or is it actual fever?'. The most reliable way at home is definitely a thermometer. A digital one is easiest. Just remember to check it a few times and note down the readings. If it's consistently high, then it's time to call the doctor.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Fever test? My wife usually just touches my forehead and declares 'You have a fever!'. But jokes aside, a digital thermometer is your best bet. Keep one at home always. It's accurate and quick. Don't trust just touching, it's not always right.

Smita Reddy Smita Reddy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It's completely normal to feel a bit anxious when you suspect a fever, especially with all the new illnesses around. The most accurate way to check at home is with a digital thermometer. Make sure to use it correctly (oral, underarm, or forehead depending on type) and check your temperature. If it's over 100.4°F (38°C), then it's a fever and time to consult a doctor.

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Ashok Patel Ashok Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For fever, a digital thermometer is the most practical solution for home use. They are cheap, easy to find, and give reliable readings quickly. Keep one handy in your first-aid kit. If the reading is high, then contact your doctor, don't just rely on feeling hot.

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