Meera Shah Meera Shah Asked 6 months ago

What temp is considered a fever?

My husband has been feeling unwell and his temperature is slightly elevated. What temperature is considered a fever in general? We're trying to figure out what's going on.

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Shruti Kulkarni Shruti Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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I always get worried even if my temperature is 99. Sometimes I feel hot even at 99. Can anyone tell me if that's normal or just my anxiety? Is 100.4°F (38°C) the definite cutoff?

Santosh Kumar Santosh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Bhai, humare gaon mein toh 100.4°F (38°C) se upar ko bukhar maana jaata hai. Jab shareer garam lage aur termometer mein itna dikhaye, toh samajh lo. Apni sehat ka khyal rakhna.

Rohit Das Rohit Das Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

For me, if it hits 100.4°F (38°C), that's fever. Below that, I just feel a bit off, but not proper fever. Get some rest if you're there!

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Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

From my experience, I start feeling sick when my temp is around 100. The doctors I've seen usually say 100.4°F (38°C) and above is a fever. That's just what I've been told, not advice.

Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It can be really distressing when you're not sure if it's a fever or not. The standard is 100.4°F (38°C) or above. Don't feel bad if you're feeling anxious; it's a common reaction when you're feeling unwell.

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