Is 99 f fever?
My wife is measuring her temperature and it's 99F. She's asking if 99F is a fever, as she's feeling a little run down. Any insights?
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6 answers
7 months ago
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My smart band often logs my skin temperature around 99°F when I'm slightly stressed or dehydrated. It's not a clinical fever, which starts at 100.4. Try tracking your water intake on an app, it helps.
8 months ago
I can only speak from my own experience, but 99 usually just means my body is exhausted. A good 8 hours of sleep always brings it back to my normal 98.6.
7 months ago
I totally get why you are checking, even a small increase can make you feel super anxious. But honestly, 99 is very normal and nothing to worry about. Just try to distract yourself.
6 months ago
No, 99 is not a fever. It is just a slightly warm body temperature.
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5 months ago
99 temperature is not a big fever, haan na. It's mostly just because of fatigue or traveling in the sun. Just drink some coconut water and rest.
5 months ago
Sometimes excess heat or 'pitta' accumulates in the body due to stress. Practicing cool, deep breathing in a quiet room can easily soothe this mild 99 warmth.