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Is 98.5 a fever ?
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I am 28 years old. I have been having acidity problem for quite sometime now... How to get rid of the consistent acidity ?
Is having body temperature 98.5 should be considered fever ? Temperature was measured with digital thermometer (armpit)... Having consistent 98.5 Temperature.. once it was 98.7
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
No temperature >100 needs medication
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
100 F is fever
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Below 100 is not fever.
Start Syp Mucaine Gel 10ml/dose twice for 5 days.
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Dr. Apuroopa Patil
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is normal body temperature.
You should have your meals on time, avoid caffeinated drinks, avoid spicy food.
If it persists take Cap Esomac D 40 mg on empty stomach
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