Swati Sharma Swati Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Is 36.9 celsius a fever?

My younger brother is not feeling well, and his body feels warm. We used an ear thermometer and it showed 36.9 Celsius. Does this count as a fever?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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No, 36.9 Celsius is perfectly normal. No need to buy fever medicines or visit a doctor for this temperature. Save your money and just monitor if you're feeling unwell for other reasons.

Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

No, 36.9 C is a normal temperature. A fever starts from 37.5-38 C onwards. No need to panic or take any medicine. Just relax, drink water, and keep an eye on how you feel otherwise.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

No, 36.9 C is well within the normal temperature range. My fitness tracker often shows my temperature fluctuating between 36.5-37.2, so anything below 37.5 is usually fine. No fever here!

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It's easy to get anxious when you feel a bit off and then check your temperature. But 36.9 C is a healthy normal body temperature, so please don't worry about it being a fever. Your body is doing its job!

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

36.9 C? That's just your body saying 'hello'! Definitely not a fever. If anything below 37.5 was a fever, I'd be permanently sick! Don't stress.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While 36.9 C is generally considered normal, if you are feeling unwell with other symptoms, it's always best to get it checked by a doctor to be completely sure. Don't take chances.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre nahi, 36.9 toh normal hi hai. Yeh bukhar nahi hota. Bas pani piyo aur aaram karo, sab theek ho jayega.

Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, 36.9 is a perfectly normal body temperature. If you just worked out, it might be slightly higher, but it's not a fever. Keep up with your exercise and a good diet for overall health.

Priya Malhotra Priya Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

That's a normal temperature, definitely not a fever. Sometimes if I feel a bit warm but my temperature is normal, I just drink some tulsi tea or warm water. Hydration helps a lot.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

No, 36.9 is well within the normal range. Keep focusing on your good vegetarian diet and staying hydrated. If you're feeling sluggish, maybe it's just the weather or tiredness, not a fever.

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