Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Asked 5 months ago

Is 97 degrees a fever?

My husband feels like he might be coming down with something. We took his temperature and it's 97 degrees. Is 97 degrees considered a fever, or is that a normal body temperature?

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Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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97 degrees is definitely not a fever. In fact, it is a very normal body temperature, especially during early mornings. Just stay warm and hydrated, there is no need to worry.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

With PCOS, my body temperature fluctuations are common, and I often see 97. It is not a fever, but check how your body feels overall. If you feel extremely weak, please consult your doctor instead of ignoring it.

Vijay Prashad Vijay Prashad Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Though 97 is not a fever, I always believe in being cautious. If you are feeling sick or have any discomfort, please get a checkup. It is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to health.

Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Scientifically speaking, 97 is within the healthy range of body temperature. However, if you are experiencing other symptoms like chills or body ache, consult a physician. A doctor's professional advice is always the safest route.

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Sandeep Mehta Sandeep Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

97 is normal, but if you are feeling unwell, it is always best to visit a proper clinic or hospital. Don't try to guess based on thermometer numbers. Let a doctor evaluate your symptoms properly.

Siddharth Patil Siddharth Patil Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

97 is actually super normal, yaar. Fever toh 99 or 100 ke upar start hota hai. Just chill, relax and don't take stress for no reason.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

97 degrees is normally fine, but please don't rely only on the temperature. Once I ignored severe fatigue because I had no fever, and it turned out to be a bad infection. If you feel off, go to a doctor.

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