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Is Temperature Of 98.7 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: If my normal temperature is 97.6, is 98.7 considered more than a degree of fever for me?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is not fever!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am glad to hear you are doing better. A temperature of 98.7 is not fever. Your temperature needs to rise above 100F for it to be considered a fever. Please, do not get disturbed by this and relax. All is well and al sure your treatment is proper for the disease condition.

I hope this clarifies any doubts. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is Temperature Of 98.7 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: It is not fever! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am glad to hear you are doing better. A temperature of 98.7 is not fever. Your temperature needs to rise above 100F for it to be considered a fever. Please, do not get disturbed by this and relax. All is well and al sure your treatment is proper for the disease condition. I hope this clarifies any doubts. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.