Question 1

is a rectal temperature of 99.8 high in adults?

Accepted Answer

No: rectal temperature is usually 1 degree higher than oral temp so is equivalent to 98.8 orally which is considered normal.

Question 2

what's tge different ranges for a rectal temperature in adults in terms of whats considered a fever and what isn't?

Accepted Answer

: Some experts define a low-grade fever as a temperature that falls between 99.5°F (37.5°C) and 100.3°F (38.3°C). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with temperature at or above 100.4°F (38°C) is considered to have a fever.
Rectal temperature and tympanic temperature are almost the same and they are usually 0.5-1 degree F than the oral temperature.

Question 3

is an adult rectal temperature of 99.2 in afternoon a fever?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Depends on a number of factors, including your metabolism, activity at the time the "elevated" temperature was recorded, and personal baseline body temperature when optimally "healthy.".

Question 4

if it's hot outside and an adult is wearing a jacket, is a rectal temperature of 100.2 in the mid afternoon a fever?

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Fever: A fever is generally accepted to be an internal temperature over 100.5, utilizing either an oral or rectal thermometer.  While the ambient temperature does have an effect, the internal temperature is what matters.

Question 5

what is normal rectal temperature?

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See Below: Kyle,

A normal rectal temperature is anything less than 100.4 Anything over than that is a fever. Hope this helps!

Question 6

rectal temperature of 99. 6 is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Temperature: Yes, that temperature is normal. The rectal temperature normally higher than oral one between 0.5-1 degree F.

Question 7

are rectal temperatures the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Rectal temps show core body temp, less likely to be affected by rapid breathing, drinking of liquids and other factors that can affect oral temps. Ear temps in babies closely approximate these and are generally easier to take, but most adults balk at this method. Sometimes used in ICU sedated patients too. More 'accurate' in that they are less easily altered by environmental variables.

Question 8

what temperature is too high for an adult male?

Accepted Answer

Over 99 degrees: The body has a fairly tightly regulated normal temperature.  Elevated temp is in response mostly to infection as the invading organisms have adapted to 98.6 and our defense mechanisms work the best at elevated temp.  Depending upon the source of the fever, you can tough it out but if you are uncertain, you might need to see your family doctor.

Question 9

what's a dangerous high temperature for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Temp: It is individual and also depends on the cause. Typically temps in  excess of 104 F are considered dangerous.

Question 10

for oral and rectal temperatures, what are the normal ranges?

Accepted Answer

See included link.: The normal oral temperature in 98.6 degrees farenheit or 37 degrees centigrade. Rectal temperatures. Rectal temperatures are 0.5 (0.3 c) to 1 degree f (0.6 c)higher.

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