Sanjay Kumar Sanjay Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Is 97.5 a fever?

After exercising, I felt a little hot, and my wife checked my temperature. It came out to be 97.5. Is that normal post-workout, or could it indicate something else? Not feeling sick otherwise.

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Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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97.5 is completely normal, so don't rush to buy expensive medicines or book lab tests. Save your money, eat home-cooked food, and rest. If you actually get a high fever later, only then plan for a clinic visit.

Ancy Mathew Ancy Mathew Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

No, 97.5 is not a fever at all. Normal human body temperature is generally between 97°F and 99°F, so you are in the perfect zone. No need for any paracetamol, just stay hydrated.

Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is not a fever. If you are feeling slightly weak or have a heavy head, just take steam at home and drink hot milk. No need to worry about doctor visits for this temperature.

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Gita Ramaswamy Gita Ramaswamy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother used to say to drink warm water with cumin when feeling low, but 97.5 is actually a very normal temperature. My doctor also confirmed that anything below 99 is fine. Rest well, child.

Kavya Murthy Kavya Murthy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I get 97.5 on my thermometer quite often, especially in the mornings. It is completely normal and definitely not a fever. Just have a warm breakfast and you'll feel completely fine.

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