Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Asked 5 months ago

Is it safe to sleep with a 102 fever?

My son has a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit since morning. We gave him medicine, but it's bedtime now. Is it safe to let him sleep with such a high fever, or should we keep him awake and monitor him?

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Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Beti, 102 fever is not a small thing. You should not just sleep. Take a wet cloth and put it on your forehead and body to bring the fever down. Drink lots of warm water. And if it's not going down, then call the doctor. Never ignore high fever, it can be serious.

Asha Patil Asha Patil Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, 102 fever thoda zyada hai. Aise time pe sona theek nahi hota, you should be careful. Better to take some paracetamol and sponging, and then try to sleep. But subah tak agar fever nahi utra, toh doctor ko dikhao, haan?

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

At any good hospital, they'd tell you 102 fever is a red flag. You need to call your doctor or go to an emergency clinic. Don't just try to sleep it off. There could be an underlying infection that needs proper diagnosis and treatment. Get clear medical advice, don't guess.

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Sanjana Rao Sanjana Rao Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My doctor always emphasizes that a fever of 102°F or higher requires medical attention. While resting is important, sleeping through a high fever without addressing the cause or managing the temperature can be risky. It's crucial to consult a doctor to identify the underlying infection and receive appropriate treatment to prevent complications. Don't self-manage a high fever.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Please, I urge you, do NOT sleep through a 102 fever without seeing a doctor first. I once ignored a high fever thinking it would pass, and it turned into something much more serious that required hospitalization. It's always better to get it checked immediately. High fever can indicate a significant infection that needs treatment.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, a 102 fever is awful, you must be feeling terrible! It's so scary when you're unwell, and all you want to do is curl up and sleep. But honestly, that high, it's not something to just sleep through. You need to get it checked by a doctor quickly. Please don't suffer alone or let it get worse.

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