Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 8 months ago

Is 98.8 a fever for adults?

I've been feeling slightly unwell, like a bit rundown, and my temperature is 98.8. For an adult, is this considered a fever or is it within the normal range?

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Kriti Kapoor Kriti Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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98.8 is totally normal, definitely not a fever! If you are feeling a bit tired, treat yourself to some hot soup or comforting khichdi and take a nice nap.

Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand the anxiety when you see the numbers go up slightly, my mind always jumps to conclusions too. But 98.8 is actually a normal body temperature for adults. You are totally fine, try to relax.

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Amit Roy Amit Roy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was looking this up recently and found that adult body temperature naturally fluctuates up to 98.9 F during the day. So 98.8 is completely normal and not considered a fever.

Anupama Rao Anupama Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

98.8 is a normal temperature. Just like keeping an eye on my thyroid baseline, it's good to know your normal body patterns, but there is no fever here.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My family usually suggests some herbal tea for slight warmth, but our family doctor confirmed 98.8 is completely normal. Rest well and drink warm water.

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Sneha Paul Sneha Paul Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I am new to tracking this, but I read 98.8 is normal. Does adult body temperature usually rise a bit after eating or working out?

Suresh Bhardwaj Suresh Bhardwaj Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

This is a normal temperature. I check my kids' and my own temperature often, and 98.8 is just a standard daily variation. No need to worry or take any medicine.

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