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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 »
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 »
Digital vs. analog thermometer.
Query: Hi doctor, I feel like my forehead is hot, and I have a fever. I have both digital and analog thermometer. The underarm temperature in the analog thermometer shows 98.3 F, and in the mouth, it shows 99 F. The underarm temperature in the digital thermometer shows 98.4 F, and in the mouth, it is 99.1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this is not a fever. Both thermometers are accurate, but analog is better. Mouth is better for checking the temperature and 1 to 2 minutes is sufficient for checking the temperature. Normally, oral temperature is more than axillary temperature by 0.5 to 1 F, ... Read Full »