Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Asked 9 months ago

What body temp is a fever?

My child had a high temperature last night, and I was trying to figure out if it was a fever or just a bit warm. At what body temperature is it actually considered a fever?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Honestly, anything above 99.5F or 37.5C orally can be considered a low-grade fever. But if it's 100.4F (38C) or higher, then that's definitely a fever you need to pay attention to. Keep monitoring it, aur take it easy.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained that generally, 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is clinically defined as a fever. They also said that axillary (armpit) temps are usually a bit lower than oral, so keep that in mind when checking. Always good to use a good thermometer.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh god, I always get so worried when I feel warm. Is 99F also considered a fever? Because sometimes I feel really bad even at that temperature. Does anyone else feel like that or is it just me?

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Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, it depends on how you measure it and what your normal body temp is. For me, with PCOS, my body feels warmer sometimes even without a high reading. Best to check with a doctor if you're feeling off, especially if it's persistent.

Siddharth Reddy Siddharth Reddy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Mere saath bhi same hua tha last month. My doc said 100.4F (38C) and above is definitely a fever. Anything below that is considered 'elevated' but not full-blown fever. Keep hydrating and rest well, that helped me a lot.

Aryan Singh Aryan Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, anything above like 100F is when I start feeling properly ill. Before that it's just 'thoda garam' wala feeling. But yeah, 100.4 is what everyone says is a proper fever, right?

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Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

From my experience, if it crosses 100°F, I start taking it seriously. My kids usually get really cranky above that. Always better to consult a doctor if you are unsure, I just rely on my gut feeling and what my family doctor suggests.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Beta, if it's more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it's a fever. For small children, even 99.5 can make them uneasy. Try applying a cold compress on the forehead and keep drinking warm water. If it goes too high, please see a doctor right away, don't delay.

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