Hello, iam Charles Dudley, Don’t worry, it’s one day closer to the weekend.
Oh man, I’m burning up! I’ve got a 97 fever and there’s no denying it. Talk about feeling like a furnace - yikes! But hey, at least I know what to do: rest up and take some meds. Here’s hoping this passes soon - fingers crossed!
Is 97.8 A Fever Yes Or No? [Solved]
Well, it looks like the bar for a fever has been lowered - according to the US National Library of Medicine, if your temp is 99.5 or higher, you’ve got a fever. Yikes!
- Temperature: A temperature of 97°F is considered a fever.
- Symptoms: Common symptoms of a fever include chills, sweating, headache, and fatigue.
- Treatment: Treatment for a fever typically involves rest and hydration, as well as over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce the temperature.
- Complications: If left untreated, a fever can lead to dehydration and other serious complications such as seizures or organ failure in extreme cases.
- Prevention: To prevent fevers from occurring in the first place, it is important to practice good hygiene habits such as washing hands regularly and avoiding contact with people who are sick.
Yikes, 97 fever? That’s a scorcher! No wonder you’re feeling so hot. Let’s get you to the doctor right away and see what they can do to bring that temperature down.