Question 1

for adults: what is the normal body temperature range? what is the temp. of a fever? what is low body temp. range? what is the high body temp. range?

Accepted Answer

Wide range: There is a wide range of 'normal' temperatures for an adult - from 95 through 100 can be normal.  Above 101 is what I would consider a fever that would be related to infection.

Question 2

is an adult rectal temperature of 99.2 in afternoon a fever?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Depends on a number of factors, including your metabolism, activity at the time the "elevated" temperature was recorded, and personal baseline body temperature when optimally "healthy.".

Question 3

is 100 degree temperature a fever in adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's a low grade fever.Could be sign of disease.

Question 4

about body temperature (fever).  are adult fevers lower than children's fevers for the same illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Fever: There may be some truth to it. However any fever higher than 101.3 f is considered significant to be evaluated.

Question 5

if it's hot outside and an adult is wearing a jacket, is a rectal temperature of 100.2 in the mid afternoon a fever?

Accepted Answer

Fever: A fever is generally accepted to be an internal temperature over 100.5, utilizing either an oral or rectal thermometer.  While the ambient temperature does have an effect, the internal temperature is what matters.

Question 6

do you have to add a degree when you take your temperature under your arm for an adult? also what is considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

Temperature: In general a normal temperature is measured at 98.6° orally. If the temp is taken under the arm an addition of 1° is accepted to get the actual temp. A rectal temp is generally 1° higher than the ORAL temperature, so the degree that is measured would be reduced by 1° to get the actual temp. Generally a fever would be an actual temp greater than 100.4 due to the range of normal variation.

Question 7

what armpit temperature is a fever for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Temperature:  Although the definition of low grade fever can vary some, in general  an axillary  temperature over 37.6°C (99.7°F) would be a low grade fever in most adults.

Question 8

i've felt like i've had a fever... but my temperature is in the normal range and my skin does not feel hot to the touch. i'm also very fatigued!

Accepted Answer

Fatigue: These two elements are so vague and could be due to dozens of different things. If it keeps up and/or it is getting worse would go and see my PCP. Otherwise try to ride it out and perhaps it will pass quickly.

Question 9

is 99.0 a fever in adults and with my 99.0 temperature i have a ear ache is it possible i have an ear infection ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Possible, you want to see your doctor, meanwhile painkillers unless contraindicated may help, good luck

Question 10

my mum has an intermittent fever after her brain stem stroke surgery. her fever temperature ranges from 37.5-39 and it has been on going for weeks. doctors has ruled out infections and gave her antibotics. why is this happening? will the fever stops?

Accepted Answer

FUO: By definition fever with no apparent reason for 3 weeks is  "fever of unknown origin." However, in your mother's case she had major neurosurgical attention and therefore, the most likely cause of her fever stems from that incident. In order to help you gauge the situation a little bit better I would need more information. if you'd like we can set up an appointment: Www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi

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For adults: what is the normal body temperature range? what is the temp. of a fever? what is low body temp. range? what is the high body temp. range?

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Is an adult rectal temperature of 99.2 in afternoon a fever?

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Is 100 degree temperature a fever in adults?

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About body temperature (fever). are adult fevers lower than children's fevers for the same illnesses?

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If it's hot outside and an adult is wearing a jacket, is a rectal temperature of 100.2 in the mid afternoon a fever?

A member asked:

Do you have to add a degree when you take your temperature under your arm for an adult? also what is considered a fever?

A member asked:

What armpit temperature is a fever for an adult?

A member asked:

I've felt like i've had a fever... but my temperature is in the normal range and my skin does not feel hot to the touch. i'm also very fatigued!

A member asked:

Is 99.0 a fever in adults and with my 99.0 temperature i have a ear ache is it possible i have an ear infection ?

A member asked:

My mum has an intermittent fever after her brain stem stroke surgery. her fever temperature ranges from 37.5-39 and it has been on going for weeks. doctors has ruled out infections and gave her antibotics. why is this happening? will the fever stops?

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