Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Asked 5 months ago

What is a high fever for an adult male?

Been feeling a bit under the weather and took my temperature. What exactly is considered a 'high' fever for an adult male like me? Just want to know when to start worrying.

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Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Over my 60 years, I've seen many fevers. For an adult male, anything above 102°F or 103°F is considered high. Rest well, drink warm water, and if it stays high for more than two days, please see a doctor.

Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

103°F is super high fever for an adult! 🤒 Please take complete bed rest, sip some warm soup, and don't skip your doctor's appointment. Wishing you a very speedy recovery!

Sahil Sheikh Sahil Sheikh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Don't try to sweat it out in the gym if your fever is 102 F or above, that's high. Your body needs rest to recover, not exertion. Stick to hydration, take clean light food, and consult a doctor if it persists.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

For adult men, 103 F and above is generally considered high fever. Please monitor it closely and don't hesitate to consult a doctor if there are other symptoms like a severe headache or breathing issues.

Sushma Swamy Sushma Swamy Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

In adults, a fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher is high and warrants medical attention. Ensure they are drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. If the fever is accompanied by confusion or chest pain, please visit an emergency room.

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Rohit Malhotra Rohit Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When my fever hit 102 F, even my favorite butter chicken tasted like cardboard! That's high fever territory. Keep it simple with light khichdi, stay hydrated, and definitely get a doctor to check you out.

Yash Shirke Yash Shirke Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, 102°F ke upar fever ho toh high hi bolenge yaar. It really drains your energy. Paracetamol lekar rest karo, but agar 2-3 din se temperature down nahi ho raha, toh doctor ko dikhana mast hai.

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