Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 5 months ago

What body temperature is a fever?

My husband has been feeling a bit off, and I checked his temperature, but I'm never sure what number is actually considered a fever. Can someone tell me what body temperature signals a fever?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, ek specific number batana difficult hai, kyuki sabki body thodi alag react karti hai. But agar aapko lag raha hai ki fever hai aur aapko discomfort ho raha hai, toh better hai ki doctor ko dikha lo. Mere saath ek baar aisa hua tha, I ignored it and then it got complicated. Always better to be safe.

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, fever ka toh pata nahi, but agar meri body garam hai aur mujhe neend nahi aa rahi toh samajh lo kuch toh gadbad hai! Usually, 100°F (37.8°C) ke upar log fever consider karte hai. But agar itna bhi ho aur work from home chal raha ho, toh kon check karta hai, bas kambal odh ke so jao! 😂

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Sanjay Patel Sanjay Patel Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Generally, 100.4°F (38°C) ya usse upar ko fever mana jata hai. Lekin agar aapko diabetes hai, toh har chhote bade change par dhyaan dena bahut zaroori hai. Fever mein sugar levels bhi fluctuate kar sakte hain. So, consult your doctor, especially if you have underlying conditions.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I understand this question because jab aapko fever hota hai na, toh mental state bhi affected hoti hai. Body temperature kitna bhi ho, agar aapko theek nahi lag raha hai, you are valid in feeling bad. Usually, above 99.5F (37.5C) ko mild elevated maante hain aur 100.4F (38C) se upar ko proper fever. Take rest, it's important.

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Vikram Reddy Vikram Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Typically, anything above 100.4°F (38°C) is considered a fever. Agar aapka temp isse zyada hai, toh exercise bilkul nahi karni chahiye. Body ko rest chahiye. Even if it's mild fever, light activity like walking should only be done if your doc says it's okay, warna body ko recover hone do pehle.

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