Preeti Shah Preeti Shah Asked 9 months ago

Is 99 a low fever?

I'm not feeling 100% and my temperature is 99. Is this considered a low fever? Wondering if I should just rest or if it's more serious.

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Pooja Kulkarni Pooja Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Oh god, I always panic when my thermometer shows 99, thinking I am falling sick! But honestly, doctors say it is just a normal variation and not even a low fever. Just keep yourself cozy, track it, and try not to worry too much.

Devendra Dutt Devendra Dutt Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Beta, 99 is not a fever. In our younger days, we would just drink warm water with a bit of tulsi and ginger when we felt slightly warm. Give your body some rest today and avoid heavy foods.

Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

No need to spend money on medicines or run to the clinic for a 99 reading. It is a completely normal temperature. Just rest at home and drink warm water, save your hard-earned money.

Aman Preet Singh Aman Preet Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan yaar, 99 is totally normal, bukhar nahi hai yeh. Thoda dhoop me ghumne se ya heavy khana khane se bhi temperature thoda badh jata hai, haina? Just chill, you are absolutely fine.

Nikhil Deshmukh Nikhil Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey, relax. 99 is absolutely normal, not even a low fever. Put the thermometer away, drink some warm water, and go get some good sleep. You're completely fine, trust me.

Vikram Mehta Vikram Mehta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Nope, not a low fever. 99 is totally normal temperature. Unless you have got some other heavy symptoms, don't waste your time overthinking this. Just go about your day.

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Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, 99 is not a low fever at all, just thoda body heat. Sometimes because of acidity or stress also it happens, ho na. Just drink a glass of buttermilk and relax.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

According to most fitness trackers and health apps, anything under 99.5 F is considered in the normal range. 99 is just a minor fluctuation. Unless your wearable shows a high resting heart rate, you are completely fine.

Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Don't worry at all, 99 is absolutely normal and not a fever! 😊 Our body temp changes a bit throughout the day. Just drink some water, relax, and stay happy! 🌸

Shalini Deshpande Shalini Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

While 99 is usually normal, please don't completely ignore how you feel. I once ignored a slight warm feeling and ended up with a bad viral infection because I didn't rest. If you have body pain or throat pain, please consult a doctor.

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