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Body Temperature

Human beings' average body temperature ranges between 36.5 to 37.5°C or 97.7 to 99.5°F. However, the body temperature can vary based on work, time of day, age, gender, menstruation, food, and people. Also, body temperature is not the same throughout the body. Higher than average temperature is known as fever or hyperthermia. Fever can be a sign of underlying infection, flu, and other systemic disorders. Low body temperature is hypothermia that can occur in hypothyroidism, anorexia, stroke, alcoholism, etc.

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My temperature varies in morning and during the day. What does it mean?

Query: Hi doctor,In the morning and during the day, my temperature goes to about 35.6 to 36 degrees Celsius, but during evenings and nights, it goes from 37 to 37.4 degrees Celsius. Does it mean anything, or should I be concerned?Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon for body temperature to fluctuate throughout the day, with temperatures typically being lower in the morning and higher in the evening. Generally, a normal body temperature ranges from 36.5 degrees Celsius to 37.5 degrees Ce...  Read Full »

Can my baby have her shots while having fever?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a month and a half. Her two month appointment for her shots is due very soon. But, she had been coughing a little and sneezing since about two days ago. She felt a little warm today and I took her underarm temperature and it was 99.2. I am a first-time mother. Should I t...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well. Regarding the feeling of warmth, the baby's head is always warmer than the rest of the body and a temperature of 99.2 F is no...  Read Full »

Please tell me the dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old.

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter got fever since last night. It has been 24 hours and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is 22 months old. We are giving her Fevago drops. What can we do for her?  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever. If fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit, then start tepid sponging and give Meftal-P syrup (Mefenamic Acid) instead of Paracetamol. If the fever goe...  Read Full »

How to manage fever and cold in my 5.2 months old daughter?

Query: Hi doctor,My baby girl is five months and two weeks old. From yesterday, she has a fever, especially at night. She has a running nose and cold feet. She is very dull and weak. I gave her Piccan syrup and Vitamin C drops. Please help. Thank you  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can stop Piccan syrup (Paracetamol and Diphenhydramine) as of now. It is better to consult your pediatrician regarding the same as per the condition prevailing in your country regarding Vitamin C drops. Also, it is essential to see if the child's temperature is abov...  Read Full »

What are the ways long showers might impact health?

Query: Hello doctor, What are some ways long showers might impact your health? Please explain why that happens. Do you recommend people take showers of a certain length or temperature? What is ideal?  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Research has shown that keeping the temperature below 110 degree Fahrenheit is beneficial to health. Slightly cold water is also good for your health as it boosts the immune system but not too cold. Water that is cold can harbor many pathogens like Legionellae and ot...  Read Full »

Why is my 1-year-old son vomiting and has a fever and cold?

Query: Hi doctor, My 1-year-old son is having fever, cold, and vomiting. He has a temperature of 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit.  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq/com. If the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you can give syrup Crocin 125 mg/5 ml 4 ml (Paracetamol) on an SOS (save our soul) basis every four to six hours. If the temperature stays above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than three days or if the temperature...  Read Full »

I have gastric issues, temperature changes, and loss of appetite.

Query: Hello doctor, I had suffered from pharyngitis and had a fever for 20 to 25 days. I was on antibiotics for ten days. My throat is fine now, but I have really bad gastric issues. My stomach hurts, and there are a lot of acidities. I feel throat irritation at the moment after eating something from outs...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I have gone through the reports as you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). No need to worry about temperature. It is a normal temperature. No need to worry about fever. By your history and description possibil...  Read Full »

My 2.5-year-old toddler is sleeping too much. Is this normal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a little concerned that my 2.5 year old toddler has been sleeping too much lately. He woke up at 4 AM the day before yesterday, but he was fine yesterday. We went to the regional center yesterday, where he played and we reached home by 2 PM. He went to sleep at 2.30 PM and has bee...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepak Patel

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is not healthy for a child at this age to sleep so much, it can happen if the child has developed a viral infection, or it can be the effect of some drugs. You should ask your child if he has taken anything without informing you. It i...  Read Full »

My toddler recently recovered from a viral infection but her temperature is 95.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Is it normal?

Query: Hello doctor, My toddler recently recovered from a viral infection the day before yesterday. Her body feels a little chill when I touch her today her temperature is 95.6 degree Fahrenheit in her armpit. Is this temperature normal? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI understand your concern.I am happy to know the child is recovered from a viral infection. Yes, it is a normal temperature. A temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered a fever. And temperature below 96 degrees Fahrenheit is considered cold. At present need t...  Read Full »

My daughter got back the fever after taking medicines. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My 8-year-old daughter is having a fever for two days. I took her to a pediatrician and he gave me Brufen 14.5 ml to alternate with Panado 8.5 ml dose, every 8 hours. But the problem is, after taking the medicine, the temperature goes down, but after three hours it goes up again. So th...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per the information provided, your daughter is only having a fever and no other problems. For fever use these medications as mentioned below - 1. Syrup Panadol (Paracetamol 250mg/5ml) - 8 ml as and when needed....  Read Full »

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