When you have a fever, at what temp. do you go to the hospital?
78962
When it reaches 103.5 then is when I usually go to the doctor. But I also have 2 very young children and the doctors tell you that if thier fever gets to 104.0 get them to the doc soon as possible because it can cause brain damage. I hop I answered your question and if you are worried go to the doc and don't wait, better safe than sorry. Also you may want to try to take some tylenol then 4 hours later take motrin and alternate til the fever breaks that is what I do for my children. Get Better
161609
You should go to a psych ward for measuring the temp of your armpit.
41494
GO see a doctor fast, if you have a stiff neck or high fever with it, It is serious.
201300
When your sick and you are shivering, generally it means you are running a fever - take your temperature....\nNormally when you begin to sweat, it can mean that your fever is breaking (going away...take your temp to check it)...\nDon't freak out unless your temp gets to 102 or 103 and you can't get it to go down on its own ...drink lots of clear liquids and get plenty of rest...\nGet better soon....
1169583
A temperature of 99.0 to 99.9 indicates only one illness: hypochondria.  Normal temperatures range from about 96.0 to 100.0, and even by a conservative estimate, temperatures below about 100.5 don't count as a fever, and aren't cause for alarm.  What you describe sounds to be well within normal range.\n\nI must say, though, I'm a bit confused as to why you posted this in the cancer catagory.  Also, this is something that should be discussed with the child's pediatrician, not random people online who may or may not know what they're talking about.
665169
Actually a temperature of 97-99 is an about normal temperature.  Anything above 99 is considered a fever. \n\nA typical sign of appendicitis is a stabbing pain in the right side of your abdominal area.  More than likely ur fine.
121899
Babies often have higher fevers than adults, but it's still something to take to a professional.  Ear infections can have dangerous consequences if they're left unchecked.
904185
A really hot shower if you could take one just before the taking of the temperature, if found the best way to get out of school is to fake throwing up, or throw up etc, fever is a toughy
101201
go to the hospital!!!!!
367197
Are you sick? It could be a fever. I have had that happen to me.
467050
Go to the emergency room.
813150
I certainly wouldn't wait to see your doctor tomorrow - go to the hospital tonight!  The absess is not necessarily the main issue, maybe a symptom.  If your fever is high - above 103 and remains high - you should be seen tonight.  If this is indeed a staph infection - the absess - it is moving too fast for you to wait.  It could turn into blood poisoning so don't wait!\n\nGood luck.
204723
It all depends on what your normal temp is.  The avg 'normal' temp is 98.6.  But for me that is a fever.\nMy normal temp is 96-97.\nBut sometimes when you are sick your temp goes down.\n\nFor an adult a temp difference of a degree or so, ususally isn't cause for worry.
676787
Regarding LuvFactory's comments...don't overdo the cold towels...make them cool...not cold. If the patient gets too cold, they start to shiver and shivering actually raises the temperature.\n\nRegarding your original question, if you have a persistent fever, you really should see a doctor. A fever is a symptom of an underlying problem. A fever is the body's way of fighting off an infection or invading organism of some sort. You should be investigating the cause of the fever, not the fever itself.
983668
anything above 101 bears watching, anytimes it creeps up to 102, 103, you should give your doctor a call...take asprin or whatever is being taken to help with the fever....you can go into seziures at 104..fevers are telling you that something is not right with your body..your body is rejecting something.....it is trying to purge itself with whatever is going on....better to always be safe and call your doctor and tell ALL symptoms
818157
As has been said already, 98.6 is the average human temperature. Your core temp. may be slightly above or below that.  I would be much more concerned about being sick for an extended period of time.  If you haven't recently. . . . please go and see a doctor.
920864
Do you have a fever? If you have a fever go to the ER. This could be toxic shock syndrome, caused sometimes by IUD's. The IUD has a removal string henging into the vaginal area that can act like a conduit for bacteria to get into the uterus, from there, it can get into your blood stream and cause a serious blood infection. It might not be toxic shock, but it sounds very serious. Get checked.