Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 10 months ago

What temperature is considered a fever in adults?

I've been feeling a bit off since morning, body aches and a little shivering. I checked my temperature, but I'm not sure what reading is actually considered a fever for an adult.

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Lakshmi Nambiar Lakshmi Nambiar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In our house, my mother would always say if you feel very hot, it's a fever. But generally, for adults, anything above 100.4°F (38°C) is considered a fever. It's best to check with your family doctor if you're not feeling well.

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Vivek Jain Vivek Jain Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

For adults, 100.4°F (38°C) is typically where a fever starts. When I have one, I focus on light, nourishing vegetarian food and lots of fluids. But if it persists, see a doc.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

As a diabetic, I'm always careful. For adults, a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is usually a fever. It's important to monitor blood sugar carefully during this time, and please consult your doctor, especially if you have other health conditions.

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Rohit Das Rohit Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It's easy to get worried when you feel unwell. For adults, generally, a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or above is considered a fever. Listen to your body and don't hesitate to seek medical advice if you're concerned or it gets worse.

Zara Ali Zara Ali Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much, most docs say around 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is a fever for us adults. Just take some paracetamol and get some rest. If it doesn't go down or you feel worse, then definitely see a doctor, okay?

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