Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Asked 8 months ago

What fever temp is too high?

My son is feeling quite hot, and I'm trying to figure out if it's just a normal fever or something more concerning. What specific fever temperature is considered 'too high' in general, where one should really start worrying?

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Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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From my experience, anything above 102°F (39°C) is definitely high and needs attention. For children, you should be even more careful. Always better to consult a doctor, don't wait for it to get too extreme.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only share my own experience here. If my fever hits 102°F and doesn't come down with paracetamol, I usually know it's time to visit the doc. Don't want to risk it escalating further.

Disha Jain Disha Jain Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey! For me, anything above 101°F starts feeling pretty bad. If it crosses 102.5°F or 103°F, I usually call my doctor. It's always best to be cautious, especially if you're feeling really weak or dizzy. Stay hydrated!

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Rohit Das Rohit Das Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Well, definitely not a time for workouts, haha. But seriously, a fever over 102-103°F is a signal to take seriously. If it's persistent or you're feeling very unwell, always get it checked. Health first, right?

Ritika Gupta Ritika Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Generally, if your fever is above 102-103°F, it's considered quite high! 🌡️ Don't try to self-medicate too much, just call your doctor or visit a clinic. Better safe than sorry! 😊

Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, actually, for adults, if it's consistently above 103°F (39.4°C), you should really check with a doc. For kids, even 102°F can be concerning. Don't take chances, health is wealth, no?

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Too high? My fever feels too high when it's just 99 and I have to go to work! But on a serious note, if it's over 103, I'm definitely panicking and dragging myself to the nearest clinic. Sleep is already hard to come by, don't need fever stress too.

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