how much fever is too much?

Answer 1

High Fever = above 39.0ºC (102.2ºF)
Fever = 37.5 — 39.0ºC (99.5 — 102.2ºF)
Normal = 36.5 — 37.5ºC (97.9 — 99.5ºF)

Seek help if:
A fever higher than 39ºC (102.2ºF) taken orally that won't go down after self-care
A high fever accompanied by a serious medical condition
for more than 3 days
You have a severe headache, are hallucinating or are acting confused
You have a stiff neck (you can't touch your chin to your chest)
Abnormal breathing or pain in the chest with deep breaths
You have redness, swelling, and pain anywhere on the body
Persistent ear pain or pain in the sinuses (face)
Persistent sore throat
Urinary pain, burning, or frequency
Green, yellow, or bloody-colored discharge from the nose, throat, or ears
Diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain

Answer 2

It depends upon the person and their age. Children run higher fevers than adults do without any complications. Also if a child or adult has a high fever, you need to get it down ASAP, the heat from the fever can damage organs in the body. 106 is extremely high and needs to be seen by a Dr ASAP. This high temp can quickly cause complications. If it is an adult a temp of 101 to 102 is considered high, whereas a child is 102 on up being considered serious.

Answer 3

All of these are in fahrenheit.

Consider 102 -103 to be the limit of what to accept with a fever. If you are getting over that, you need to start taking aspiring to try and break your fever. Too many hours above about 102 or 103 and you can get brain damage...

I think I remember reading it was like 3-4 hours at 104 gives brain damage. Your brain is going to cease functioning very quickly if it gets past about 107 or 108. Hospital attention is required immediately at that stage.

And of course during all of that, don't forget about delirium. You have to keep drinking water that you will sweat out, but it cools you some. Hallucinations (both audio and visual) can begin after about 103, so you may want to have someone watching over you to make sure you don't accidentally hurt yourself - jumping out a window, falling into a dresser, etc.

Answer 4

The too much that kills you . . .
Different people have different tolerances . . .
Some can loose to a short term high ,
Others loose to a longer term low.
What is your temp ? and how long has it been up ?

Answer 5

If it is a baby you should be in the hospital when it hits 104
for an adult you should be in the hospital when it hits 105

Answer 6

i would say 101