Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 4 months ago

Is 38 celsius a fever?

I'm feeling quite unwell and hot. Just took my temperature, it's 38 Celsius. Is this a confirmed fever?

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yaar, 38 is definitely a fever, but don't stress too much! It's usually a mild one. Just pop a paracetamol, drink lots of water, and get some good rest. If it goes up really high or doesn't come down in a day, then we'll call the doctor, okay?

Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I totally panicked when my temperature hit 38! But then my doctor said it's a common low-grade fever and to just take some meds and rest. It usually clears up in a day or two. So don't worry excessively, just take care of yourself.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, 38 is a fever. I just recovered from one like that. I had body aches and felt tired. I took Dolo 650, drank warm kadha, and slept a lot. It took about 2 days to come down. Just rest and hydrate properly.

Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

For my kids, 38 is definitely fever territory. I always give them age-appropriate medicine, check again after a few hours, and make sure they drink enough water. For adults, it's also a fever, so same principles apply, just take it seriously.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

The body is a temple, my dear. 38 is its way of telling you to slow down and honor its need for rest. Stay positive, drink warm water, and trust in the healing power of good thoughts and self-care. If it continues, listen to a doctor's wisdom.

Shanta Kadam Shanta Kadam Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, 38 degrees toh fever hai. Body ko thoda aaram chahiye. Nimbu paani piyo, garam soop, aur thoda halka khaana khao. Agar zyada badhe toh doc ke paas jaana.

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Deepa Devi Deepa Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Namaste! Yes, 38 degrees Celsius is considered a fever. It's a sign your body is fighting off an infection. The best thing to do is rest, drink plenty of fluids like water, ORS, or clear soups, and you can take a paracetamol if you are feeling very uncomfortable. If it doesn't reduce or you feel worse, please consult a doctor.

Smita Reddy Smita Reddy Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Ah, 38 degrees. That's when my body decides it's time for a 'voluntary' duvet day! 😂 Seriously though, it's a fever. So, put your feet up, find that remote, and let your body fight. Hope it's a quick battle!

Ashish Agarwal Ashish Agarwal Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, 38 is a fever, and don't take it lightly. I once thought it was minor and it led to some complications. It's always, always better to consult a doctor right away, even if it seems low. They can properly diagnose and prevent anything from getting worse.

Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

With thyroid issues, I've learned that even a moderate fever like 38 degrees needs to be addressed carefully. It can sometimes affect how your existing medications work. Keep checking your temperature and definitely follow up with your doctor, especially if you have any underlying conditions.

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