Shweta Agarwal Shweta Agarwal Asked 4 months ago

Is 98.0 considered a fever?

I took my own temperature this morning, and it showed 98.0. I've been feeling slightly off, but not really sick. Is 98.0 considered a fever, or is it just my normal? My doctor said to monitor.

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Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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I was just reading up on this yesterday and found that anything between 97 to 99 is totally normal. So 98.0 is actually the sweet spot. Nothing to worry about.

Sneha Pillai Sneha Pillai Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

With my hormonal issues, my body temperature fluctuates a lot, but 98.0 is usually considered standard and safe. However, just monitor how your energy levels are today. Don't push yourself if you feel tired.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, it's not. 98.0 is normal human body temperature. Unless it touches 100, don't waste your time worrying about a fever.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Arre 98.0 is absolute normal. No need to buy or take any medicines or Crocin for this. Just have simple ghar ka dal chawal, get a good night's sleep and you will be absolutely fine.

Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined May 2026 4 months ago

At my age, if my temperature is 98.0, I celebrate! It is the normal standard, ji. The only thing hot right now is the summer heat outside, so just drink water.

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

98.0 is completely normal na. Small fluctuations happen, ho na? Don't take stress, just have warm water and rest for a bit.

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As a mother, I have checked my kids' temperature hundreds of times. 98.0 is absolutely fine and healthy. No need to worry or give any paracetamol at all.

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Divya Dutta Divya Dutta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I also used to panic looking at 98.0 thinking it might rise, but actually it is the most normal reading. Just keep yourself warm if you feel a bit chilly. You are perfectly okay.

Vijay Raghavan Vijay Raghavan Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

The temperature 98.0 is normal, so do not worry. Just ensure you are eating your meals on time and keeping your blood sugar stable, as that can sometimes cause general weakness.

Kusum Lata Kusum Lata Joined May 2026 4 months ago

It is not a fever, dear. If you are feeling slightly low, drink some warm kaadha made of tulsi and black pepper. But if you start getting actual fever or severe headache, then do visit a doctor.

Kabir Thapar Kabir Thapar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Chill, bro! 98.0 is completely normal. Don't stress too much about these minor numbers, you are totally fine. Go watch a movie and relax!

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