My little one has been feeling quite warm for the past hour. I don't have a thermometer right now, so I'm trying to figure out if this feels like a proper fever or just a bit of warmth. How warm does a person generally get when they have a fever?
7 months ago
A normal body temperature is around 98.6°F, and anything above 100.4°F is considered a real fever. When my kids get warm, I use a cold compress on their forehead to bring the temperature down naturally, but always keep a thermometer handy for exact readings.
8 months ago
Normally, a fever is anything above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. For diabetic patients like us, a high fever can cause blood sugar levels to spike rapidly, so we must monitor both temperature and sugar very closely during an illness.
6 months ago
I usually feel a bit warm and tired even at 99°F, but medically a fever starts when the thermometer reads 100.4°F or more. Just take some rest, drink plenty of warm fluids, and don't panic unless it goes very high.
8 months ago
At my age, even walking up the stairs makes me feel warm! But seriously, if your thermometer shows above 100°F, it is a fever. Just take a paracetamol and lie down instead of trying to be a superhero.
5 months ago
In my days, we didn't always have digital thermometers, we just touched the forehead to feel the warmth. Anything above 100 degrees is a proper fever. Just rest well, eat simple khichdi, and it will go away in a few days.
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