Vivek Desai Vivek Desai Asked 9 months ago

Is 100.6 a high fever?

My wife has a temperature of 100.6, and she's feeling quite weak. We're wondering if 100.6 is a high fever that needs immediate attention, or if we can manage it at home for a bit?

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Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Please be careful. While 100.6 might not sound 'high,' I've learned that any fever can be a warning sign. It's always safer to consult a doctor, especially if it doesn't go down or you feel very unwell.

Suresh Patel Suresh Patel Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

100.6 is a fever, but not necessarily 'high'. For me, it's usually a paracetamol and bed rest. No need to rush to the hospital unless it goes much higher or you have serious symptoms. Save money where you can.

Shreya Kapoor Shreya Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

100.6 is a fever, so time to take it easy! Stick to comforting, light foods, maybe some yummy soup or khichdi. Definitely no spicy street food for a while! Hope you recover soon!

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Dekho, 100.6 is a fever. It's not 'high high' but it's there. Don't ignore it. Take a paracetamol, drink fluids, and rest. If it goes up or you feel really bad, then go to the doctor, okay?

Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

100.6? Yes, that's a fever. For me, it just means I'll be even more sleep-deprived trying to figure out if it's going up or down. Just rest, please!

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Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, 100.6 is a fever, but not like a 'high alert' fever for me. I just take a Dolo and try to sleep it off. If I wake up feeling worse, then I think about seeing a doc.

Ashok Kumar Ashok Kumar Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

100.6 is a fever. Don't trust random advice on whether it's 'high' or 'bad'. Only a medical professional can assess your specific situation. Seek qualified medical advice, always.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan, 100.6 toh bukhar hai. Maine adrak-tulsi ki chai, haldi doodh sab try kiya hai. Sometimes it helps, sometimes not. If it doesn't go down with simple remedies, please see a doctor. Don't let it linger.

Kabir Jain Kabir Jain Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My health app actually sets the fever threshold around 100. So 100.6 is definitely a fever. It's not usually considered 'high' until 102+, but always track it and consult a doctor if you're worried.

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Priya Yadav Priya Yadav Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey! 100.6 is a fever, but don't freak out, it's not super high. Just take a paracetamol, drink lots of water, and chill. You'll be back to normal soon, yaar!

Gopal Singh Gopal Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, bhai, 100.6 toh bukhar hi hai. Par bahut zyada tez nahi kehlata. Gaon mein toh hum garam paani piyo, aaram karo bolte hain. Par agar tabiyat zyada kharab lage, toh doctor ko zaroor dikha do.

Shreya Iyer Shreya Iyer Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For me, 100.6 is a fever, but I wouldn't call it 'high'. It usually responds well to a fever reducer and rest. Just listen to your body and don't push yourself.

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