Is 99.0 degrees a fever?
My daughter's temperature is 99.0 degrees. Is 99.0 degrees a fever? She's been a bit cranky, so I'm trying to understand if she's sick.
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4 months ago
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With PCOS, hormonal shifts can sometimes push my temperature to 99.0. It is usually not a fever, but since everyone's body is different, just monitor how you feel overall.
5 months ago
99.0 is very normal, so don't run to the doctor immediately. Just drink a warm cup of ginger tea and take some rest, it will go down naturally.
5 months ago
I totally understand the anxiety of seeing the thermometer rise. But 99.0 is honestly very safe and normal, so try not to stress too much.
5 months ago
In the medical field, we don't count 99.0 as a fever. A real fever starts at 100.4. No need for paracetamol, just stay hydrated.
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5 months ago
It is just mild excess heat in the body. Practice some cooling pranayama like Shitali and rest in a quiet room to restore balance.
4 months ago
Chill out, bro! 99.0 is absolutely nothing to worry about. Don't stress too much, just grab a juice, rest up, and you'll be fine.