Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

What qualifies as a fever?

My little one has been feeling a bit warm since morning, but I'm not sure if it's actually a fever. What temperature reading actually counts as a fever?

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Sunita Gupta Sunita Gupta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Haha, for me, anything above my normal 98.6F is a fever, especially if it comes with body ache and a general 'I want to sleep for a week' feeling! But medically, usually anything over 100.4°F (38°C) is considered a fever. Bas, jaldi se utar jaaye woh. Thakaan bahut hoti hai!

Ananya Singh Ananya Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, generally, doctors say if your temp is above 100.4°F (38°C), then it's a fever. But honestly, even 99-100 can feel like one if you're shivering and feeling unwell. My mom always makes me check if I just *feel* hot, lol.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Humare zamane mein toh haath laga kar hi pata chal jaata tha. Par ab toh termometer zaroori hai. Generally, 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) se upar ko bukhar kehte hain. Agar zyada der rahe ya bahut tez ho, toh doctor ko dikhana achha hota hai, ghabrane ki baat nahi.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Medically, a fever is usually defined as a body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. But practically, if you're feeling hot, shivery, and unwell, even a slightly lower temperature might indicate something. Always monitor your symptoms and if it persists for more than a day or two, see a doctor.

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Karan Jain Karan Jain Joined May 2026 5 months ago

A fever? For me, it's any temperature that makes me feel too tired to even scroll through memes. But scientifically, I think it's over 100.4°F (38°C). Anything above that and my brain just wants to shut down completely. Send coffee, or a doctor!

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Generally, if your temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or more, then it's considered a fever, ho na? But sometimes even a slightly lower temperature, if you're feeling really sick, can indicate something. So, listen to your body, haan na?

Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

A fever? It's when your body temperature goes so high, even your favorite biryani doesn't sound appealing! Medically, it's usually above 100.4°F (38°C). But honestly, any temperature that makes me lose my appetite is a serious problem for me!

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