Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Asked 10 months ago

Is 39 degrees a fever?

My mother-in-law is complaining of feeling very hot and we measured her temperature. It came out to 39 degrees. Is 39 degrees considered a fever for an older person? We're a bit concerned about her health.

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Gopal Sharma Gopal Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, 39 degrees is 102.2 F, which is a high fever. My advice is to wear loose cotton clothes, use normal water for sponging, and keep a regular log of your temperature every 3 hours.

Riya George Riya George Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Yes, it is a high fever. Don't try to work through this or push yourself. Put an out-of-office auto-reply, consult a doctor online or offline, and take complete rest.

Swami Chidananda Swami Chidananda Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Yes, 39 degrees is a high fever. Keep your heart calm, pray, and take care of this physical body with the help of a good doctor. Rest is very important right now.

Rajiv Dixit Rajiv Dixit Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Yes, 39 degrees is a high fever. While drinking warm herbal tulsi tea helps soothe the body, a temperature this high definitely requires a doctor's examination to be safe.

Nisha Cherian Nisha Cherian Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Yes, 39 C is a high fever. Please do not self-medicate or wait for it to go down on its own. Get it checked by a qualified doctor immediately for your safety.

Abhishek Upmanyu Abhishek Upmanyu Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, 39 degrees is high. Your body is basically operating like a hot microwave right now. Go see a doctor before you start popping popcorn on your forehead!

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Vijay Ranade Vijay Ranade Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, 39 C is high. For someone with high BP like me, a high fever can cause the heart rate to spike, so please monitor your vital signs closely and visit a clinic.

Sushma Swaraj Sushma Swaraj Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is a high fever. You can place a cool, damp cloth on your forehead to relieve the heat, but since it is 39, please consult a doctor for proper treatment.

Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, 39 C is high fever. I have this right now and I feel so dizzy when I try to stand up. Has anyone else experienced this exact dizziness with high fever?

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes beta, 39 degrees is a high fever. Keep the room well-ventilated, drink warm water, and apply cold compresses, but make sure to show a doctor today itself.

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