How many degrees is considered a fever?

What is considered a fever? The answer to this question varies from person to person. This is due to the differences in each person's individual conditions. Some people have a low basal body temperature, while others have a high basal body temperature. Therefore, an absolute value cannot be set as the standard line for fever. Even for the same person, the temperature in different parts of the body is different. The temperature is generally measured on the inside of the armpit, under the tongue in the mouth, and inside the anus.

The basal body temperatures measured in these three ways are different. Generally speaking, the normal body temperature in the rectum is the highest, which can reach 38 degrees Celsius. The temperature under the tongue in the mouth is second, which is approximately between 37 degrees Celsius and 37.3 degrees Celsius. The basal temperature inside the armpit is the lowest, generally between 36.5 degrees Celsius and 36.8 degrees Celsius (basically should not exceed 37 degrees Celsius). The commonly used method is the underarm measurement.

An armpit temperature over 37 degrees Celsius is usually considered a fever, but the basal temperature of different individuals is different, so the standard will be slightly different. A temperature between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius is a low fever, a temperature between 38.1 and 39 degrees Celsius is a moderate fever, a temperature between 39.1 and 41 degrees Celsius is called a high fever, and a temperature over 41 degrees Celsius is considered to be in the very high fever range.

When a person has a fever, the first thing to do is to figure out the cause. For example, now is a hot summer, and fever is mostly caused by heatstroke, so it is generally treated with Huoxiang Zhengqi. In winter, fever is often caused by cold or viral influenza, so it needs to be treated with appropriate medicines. No matter what causes the fever, you must drink plenty of water, rest more, and do not turn on the air conditioner in summer.

You can lower your body temperature by wiping your body with a towel soaked in cold water. If the temperature is too high, you can also cool your body physically by wiping it with alcohol or applying ice to your head. During a fever, reduce physical activity to prevent other complications. Try not to eat seafood, beef, mutton and eggs, as these foods can cause your body temperature to rise.