Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Asked 4 months ago

Is 99 high fever?

I've had a headache all day and my thermometer shows 99. Is 99 considered a high fever, or just a little elevated? Should I be concerned?

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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No, definitely not a high fever. I had 99 last week due to a mild cold, and it went down on its own without any paracetamol. Just take rest and you will be fine.

Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic and run to the clinic even at 99, thinking it was a high fever. But my doctor laughed and said high fever starts above 102. 99 is absolutely normal, so calm down!

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

It is not a high fever at all. However, if you have other conditions like high BP, make sure you monitor your overall health and don't let anxiety raise your blood pressure. Get a routine checkup if you feel unwell.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

99 is not high, but don't completely ignore how you feel. I once ignored a mild temperature and it turned out to be typhoid later. If you feel weak or have stomach pain, better get a quick blood test done.

Priyanka Shah Priyanka Shah Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It's a very mild temperature, not high at all. Avoid heavy, fried, or spicy vegetarian food today. Stick to warm khichdi or clear vegetable soups to keep your stomach light and happy.

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Rohit Parab Rohit Parab Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

99 is not high fever at all, yaar. Actually, it's just normal body heat because of local travel or stress. Just chill, drink some water, and don't stress about it.

Dinesh Chandra Dinesh Chandra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

99 is just a minor heat, so don't waste money buying medicines or doing tests immediately. Give it a day or two of home rest, it will save you a lot of unnecessary medical expenses.

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