Question 1

Is a rectal temp of 99.6 on a adult considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

This would be considered meeting the threshold for a febrile state or having a fever.

Question 2

Is a temp of  99.5 in the afternoon considered a fever in adults?

Accepted Answer

While any elevation in temperature above average is technically a fever, a fever is often not considered medically significant until at least 100.4 degrees.

Question 3

What temp is considered a fever in an adult. and how dangerous is it to have one for several days?

Accepted Answer

Normal oral temperature for and adult/child is 98.6 f. 36.8 c. It depends where you take the reading: oral is usually one degree f lower than vaginal or anal readings. You are considered to have a fever if above 100f, but i think if you have a fever close to 102-3 for 2 days or more, it is wise to see a physician. If a child has 101 f for a couple of days, keep hydrated (as with adults) & call md.

Question 4

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

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 5

Adult temp of 101.4. other day fever free however all last week had a temp. on antibiotics. is it normal to get a high temp again like this?

Accepted Answer

get back to the healthcare provider that treated you initially if the fever is increasing back up or persistent.  Sometimes fever can occur due to a viral infection that the antibiotics (which are used to treat bacterial infections) cannot touch.  Or it may be a sign that the original bacterial infection is resistant to the antibiotic that you are taking.

Question 6

Oral temp is 98.3, armpit temp is 98.2. (adult). is this a fever? i know you have to add a degree to armpit temp.

Accepted Answer

If the oral temp is 98.3, that is not an elevated temperature.

Question 7

Can a cold cause a fever in an adult?have cold symptoms & temp of 99.5 using ear thermometer. just took some cold meds.i'm scared! sorry i'm a worrier

Accepted Answer

Cold or an upper respiratory infection are caused by viruses and frequently cause quite a few symptoms, including fever which can range from mild to very high. The good news is that the cold is a self limiting disease lasting no more than 7-10 days, for which OTC meds usually suffice.

Question 8

I have had a temp of 102 for two days. today my temp only got up to 100.3. i took ibuprofen and now it's 99.8. do you consider 100.3 a temp in adult?

Accepted Answer

...has traditional been the definition of a fever.  Please remember that ibuprofen and acetaminophen help relieve the fever and the associated aches and pains.  But after 4-6 hours, the medications wear off, so you must re-dose yourself.  It seems your illness is resolving, which is expected.  However, if you still have fever in two days, see your doctor.

Question 9

What is the temp of a fever--over 100?

Accepted Answer

Generally temp over 38 degrees centigrade or 100.4 farenheit are considered elevations. The other symptoms present detemine the severity of the illness. Under 2 mos of age this elevation requires immediate care.Over 105 requires immediate attention at any age.

Question 10

What is the temp for a fever considered?

Accepted Answer

Generally temp over 38 degrees centigrade or 100.4 farenheit are considered elevations. The other symptoms present detemine the severity of the illness. Under 2 mos of age this elevation requires immediate care.Over 105 requires immediate attention at any age.

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Is a rectal temp of 99.6 on a adult considered a fever?

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Is a temp of 99.5 in the afternoon considered a fever in adults?

What temp is considered a fever in an adult. and how dangerous is it to have one for several days?

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?

Adult temp of 101.4. other day fever free however all last week had a temp. on antibiotics. is it normal to get a high temp again like this?

Oral temp is 98.3, armpit temp is 98.2. (adult). is this a fever? i know you have to add a degree to armpit temp.

Can a cold cause a fever in an adult?have cold symptoms & temp of 99.5 using ear thermometer. just took some cold meds.i'm scared! sorry i'm a worrier

I have had a temp of 102 for two days. today my temp only got up to 100.3. i took ibuprofen and now it's 99.8. do you consider 100.3 a temp in adult?

What is the temp of a fever--over 100?

What is the temp for a fever considered?

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