At What Temperature Is A Fever Dangerous?

[WhatInThe]

At what point is a fever dangerous. Apparently some hospitals and insurance plans don't panic until a temperature approaches 101. A patient was told their 99.5 was no worry even though it's 2 degrees above their norm in the 97s. Luckily patient protested discharge saying they didn't feel well and was in the hospital when they spiked a higher temp and increased lung fluid hours later.

It was explained that a fever is simply the body's way of fighting an infection(which is true but...) and at 99 it's 'winning'.

All that being said I personally still try to avoid hospital stays at all costs.

 

[NancyNGA]

I always heard not dangerous until above 103. :shrug:

 

[RadishRose]

Me too, Nancy, I heard 105 will kill a person.

 

[CeeCee]

My temperature is always between 96 and 97. So do I have a temp at 98.6?

Ive asked drs this and always get a different answer.

 

[Happyflowerlady]

I remember being told that as long as the fever was under 103, it was not dangerous. It is definitely an important way that our body kills invading bacteria and viruses, so unless it gets into the dangerous area, I just let nature are its course as much as possible.
The virus or bacteria can only live in a certain temperature range, so when the body temperature is either too hot or too cold, then they start dying, and that makes it easier for our body to overcome the illness.
When we go to the fitness center, I always try to sit in the hot tub long enough to bring my body temperature up higher than normal for a few minutes, because the hyperthermia is healthy, when done properly.
Then, I get right into the cold water of the swimming pool, which immediately cools my body temperature down lower than normal.
My theory is that , between the two extremes, I should be killing off any bad germs that might have found their way into my body.

 

[Happyflowerlady]

My temperature is always between 96 and 97. So do I have a temp at 98.6?
Ive asked drs this and always get a different answer.

It means that you are a Starchild, Chrissy.....

 

[CeeCee]

It means that you are a Starchild, Chrissy.....

.....and what does that mean?

 

[Happyflowerlady]

.....and what does that mean?

I am sure that by now you have googled “starchildren” and probably know all about them; but just in case you missed it, here is a page that describes them rather well.
http://www.drboylan.com/strkidsigns.html

Hopefully, you know that i was only teasing you..........

 

[CeeCee]

I am sure that by now you have googled “starchildren” and probably know all about them; but just in case you missed it, here is a page that describes them rather well.
http://www.drboylan.com/strkidsigns.html

Hopefully, you know that i was only teasing you..........

....After reading that I think I'm more of a Chrystal child, maybe I should change the way I spell my name to Chryssy.

 

[Shalimar]

My temp runs 97 or so. If it hits 103, hospital time, stat! I rarely run a fever.

 

[HipGnosis]

From: http://www.seniorcorrespondent.com/articles/2013/05/31/on-fevers.639704

An oral temperature above 100 degrees or a rectal or ear temperature above 101 is considered a fever in the majority of adults.

If your temperature reaches 103, you should contact a physician. Another alarm bell is a fever that lasts more than three days.

thermometers that get a quick read from the ear are good for older adults

If you get a fever, it’s important to take in enough liquids to prevent dehydration.

Physicians often recommend ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin to lower a high fever.

Taking medicine to lower a fever is especially important for older adults with heart conditions that might be affected by the stress of fever.

If you have a fever below 102 degrees, medicine isn't usually recommended to lower your temperature. Low-grade fevers may be your body’s way of fighting an infection. Take a tepid bath. Wear lightweight clothes.