Is 98.8 a low grade fever?
Been feeling a little off for a couple of days, and my thermometer shows 98.8. Is this what they call a 'low-grade fever'? Just trying to understand if I need to take it easy.
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8 months ago
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Honestly, 98.8 is just my brain boiling because of late-night scrolling and bad sleep. That is completely normal body temperature yaar, not even close to a low grade fever. Grab a glass of water and just go to sleep, everything is fine.
8 months ago
Hey! Don't worry at all, 98.8 is absolutely normal! 😊 Our body temp can slightly go up and down throughout the day depending on what we are doing. Just stay hydrated and chill! 🌸
5 months ago
Bhai, look, 98.8 is perfectly normal body temperature, not any kind of fever. Thermometer dekh kar fizool me tension mat lo. Rest karo, normal khana khao, everything is absolutely fine.
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5 months ago
Beta, in my seventy years, I have seen so many family members panic over minor thermometer readings. 98.8 is just your normal body heat working fine. Unless you actually feel weak or have other symptoms, there is no need to worry.
4 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about this reading. Honestly, our body heat changes so much during the day, especially if you just had tea or came from outside. 98.8 is totally fine and not a fever at all, so just relax!