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What is considered to be a fever and what is considered to be normal? (body temp in farenhit)

is 99.4 alright? or 99.0 whats a fever temp

Answer 1

98.7 normal anything 100.0 or above is Fever

Answer 2

this is more than you wanted to know but.....

Fever (also called pyrexia) is defined as body temperature that is higher than normal for each individual. It generally indicates that there is an abnormal process occurring in the body. Exercise, hot weather, and common childhood immunizations can also make body temperature rise.

Fever is not an illness, but, rather, a symptom or an indicator that something is not right within the body. A fever does not tell you what disorder is causing it, or even that a disease process is occurring. It may be a bacterial or viral infection, or simply a reaction from an allergy to food or medication, or becoming overheated at play or in the sun.
What constitutes a fever?

Although high fevers may bring on convulsions or delirium, generally it is not how high the temperature is, but how rapidly the temperature rose that causes a convulsion.

If symptoms of an illness are present:

* a temperature between 99.8oF - 100.8oF is considered a low-grade fever.
* a temperature between 101oF - 102oF is considered a mild fever.
* between 102oF - 103oF is considered a moderate fever.
* anything around 104oF or above is considered a high fever, and delirium or convulsions may occur.

Your child's physician may have different definitions of fever than these, and will provide guidelines for when to treat fever yourself and when to call the physician's office.
What are the signs that indicate fever?

Because a baby, young child, or disabled person may not be able to express how he or she is feeling, be sure to look for signs -- outward indications -- that fever is present before using a thermometer. Signs that indicate fever may include:

* flushed face
* hot, dry skin
* low output of urine, and/or dark urine
* not interested in eating
* constipation or diarrhea
* vomiting
* headache
* aching all over
* nausea

Taking the temperature:

The best means of taking temperature is with a thermometer. There are several types of thermometers, including:

* glass thermometers with mercury (oral or rectal)
* digital thermometer
* ear thermometer

Taking a temperature reading with a thermometer directly touching certain areas of the skin, such as under the armpit or in the bend of the elbow, is not recommended because it is not considered to be reliable.
Treating fever:

Once you have determined that the person has a fever, you may treat it by giving acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, or Feverall) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), or both, in dosages or combinations advised by your physician. Never give aspirin to a child or young adult who has a fever.

A tepid bath (water that is neither too cool or too warm to the touch) may reduce the fever, as well as comfort the person. Alcohol rubdowns are no longer recommended.

Call your physician for guidance anytime you are uncomfortable with the conditions of the fever, and remember to contact your physician anytime a temperature spikes rapidly or persists despite treatment.
When to call the doctor:

Call your physician immediately if any of the following conditions accompany a fever:

* seizure
* feeling dull or sleepy
* irregular breathing
* stiff neck
* confusion
* purple spotted rash
* ear pain (a child tugging on his/her ear)
* sore throat that persists
* vomiting
* diarrhea
* painful, burning or frequent urination

Answer 3

anything around 98 is good, a fever is considered to be 99, but not really serious until 103. in young children the fever can go up very fast so watch carefully. even just a cool wash cloth on forehead and wiped on body can keep a fever down. call the doctor if over 102

Answer 4

99.4 is not a fever...its an elevated temp. A fever is anything over 101.5 and is concerning and needs a doctor to help you find out the cause and how to treat you. This is in Fahrenheit.

Answer 5

Normal 98.7 If you have between 99 and 101 is a low grade fever. Tylenol every four hours should help. If it is higher switch between tylenol and motrin. Is should break. Do not do cold baths as this could shoke your system and cause damage to your body. Room temp to luke water baths will help and eat ice pops. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I do remember that normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees F, right? I don't know at what point you are considered to have a fever.

Answer 7

98.6F is ideal. The temps you mentioned are ok. Over 100F, take 2 ES Tylenol every 4-6 hours as needed.(adults) For kids, read the prescribing info on the Tylenol bottle.

Answer 8

98.6 is a statistical norm, but everybody's normal temperature varies. They just tend towards the 98.6 mark. Anything above your normal body temperature would be considered a fever.

Answer 9

98.6 F is considered normal, and the body temp can fluctuate 2 degrees either way...so normal is actually from 96.6F - 100.6F. Hope this helps and have a wonderful weekend :D

Answer 10

Normal for most people is 98.6. You start to fell hot at around 100 anything over a 100 for a prolonged period of time is bad. When you body is overheated you organs start to shut down!!

Answer 11

Variation in body temperature is fever. Normal temperature of body should be 98.4 Fahrenheit under normal conditions.