Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Asked 6 months ago

Should i go to er with 103 fever?

My fever has shot up to 103°F tonight, and I'm feeling really weak and dizzy. I've taken some paracetamol, but it's not coming down. Should I go to ER with 103 fever, or is it okay to wait until morning to see a doctor?

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Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Oh my god, 103 fever is quite high! If you're feeling really unwell, like very weak, confused, or having trouble breathing, then yes, absolutely go to the ER. Otherwise, call your regular doctor first for advice. But please don't just wait it out if you feel really bad.

Rajat Singhania Rajat Singhania Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

103 fever is NOT a joke. This is definitely beyond any internet advice or home remedies. You need immediate medical attention. Don't waste time asking online, go to the ER or call an ambulance RIGHT NOW. This is serious, verify with a doctor in person.

Ganga Devi Ganga Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Bhaiya, itna tez bukhar hai toh ghar mein mat baitho. Seedha aspataal jao. Hamare gaon mein bhi jab kisi ko itna zyada bukhar hota hai, toh sab doctor ke paas bhagate hain. Der mat karo, jaldi jao.

Ankit Khanna Ankit Khanna Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Dude, 103? That's not just a little undercooked; your body is seriously overheating! Skip the home remedies and thinking about what to eat later. You need to get that checked out fast. ER is definitely the place to be, they'll cool you down and figure out what's cooking inside.

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Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, 103 bahut zyada hai. If you're feeling very dizzy, confused, or having trouble breathing, then bina soche ER jao. Always better to be safe. If you're just very weak but alert, call your doctor first, maybe they'll tell you to come to the clinic. But high fever means attention needed.

Smita Rao Smita Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

A 103 fever warrants immediate medical attention, no two ways about it. Don't waste time. Get to the ER or call for an emergency doctor. While you're waiting, try to cool down with damp cloths on your forehead and armpits, and keep sipping water if you can. But definitely get professional medical assessment quickly. This is not a 'wait and see' situation.

Riya Singh Riya Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh my, 103 sounds really high. So, for such a high fever, is it always ER, or can a regular doctor's clinic handle it too? I always get confused about when to go where. What kind of things do they check for in the ER for a fever like that?

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