Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Asked 4 months ago

Is 102 fever?

Feeling a bit unwell today, got a reading of 102 on the thermometer. Just wanted to confirm, is this considered a fever or just a bit high?

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Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, 102? Yes, that's definitely a fever, my friend. At my age, anything above 99.5 feels like a fever. Your body is definitely sending you a strong message to hit pause. Hope you're not planning to attend any office meetings with that!

Aryan Khanna Aryan Khanna Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, 102 is a fever. A proper one. No need to panic, but definitely take it seriously. Get some rest and maybe call your GP.

Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Oh, 102 can feel quite alarming, I remember freaking out when I first saw that number! But yes, it is a fever. Often it's just your body doing its job fighting off an infection. Take a fever medicine, rest well, and see how you feel in a few hours. If it doesn't get better, then definitely see a doc.

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Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, 102 is definitely a fever. I always panic when it gets that high. Does anyone else get chills and body aches even before the fever gets this high? I always feel like I'm coming down with something serious.

Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan ji, 102 to bukhar hi hai. Gaon mein hum isko accha khaasa bukhar bolte hain. Paani zyada piyo aur thoda aaram karo. Agar zyada der rahe to doctor ko dikha dena.

Rina Das (Retired) Rina Das (Retired) Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, a temperature of 102°F (around 38.9°C) is definitely considered a fever. My doctor always explained that anything consistently above 100.4°F warrants attention. It indicates your body is fighting an infection. Do consult a physician for proper diagnosis.

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