Question 1

would low body temperature cause anxiety? get attacks every night and take lexapro (escitalopram) which helps, but doesn't fix the problem. also have low thyroid.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: hypothyroidism may contribute to lower body temp or feeling cold, as might a history of anxiety. Interestingly both issues are associated with constriction of blood flow to extremities, increasing the feeling of cold. suggest discussing symptoms with your provider. Also consider cognitive behavior therapy for panic symptoms as well as visualization activities to increase blood flow to extremities.

Question 2

what could a low body temperature indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hypothermia: Low body temperature can be environmental due to exposure, particularly wet cold conditions. Hypothyroidism is the most common metabolic condition associated with a low body temperature.

Question 3

why would a child have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

May be hypothyroid: If you are not very ill, which can lead to a low temperature, and the temp is below 97. 6, you may be hypothyroid. Remember, 98.6 is average, normal can be 1 degree above or below. The temperature normally goes down at night and is lowest about 4:00-6:00 A.M. About 2 hours before awakening. Then it can be as low as 97.

Question 4

what makes someone ever have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Many people are on the low end of normal. It could be your normal or hypothyroidism. (low). It is most likely fine. I would ask what you are calling low. Many people have a normal body temperature but think they are low or high based on incorrect information they have been given. You can also be low due to environment. "normal" for adults is generally considered above 96.5f-99.5f.

Question 5

why might it be that someone who is bleeding a lot have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Check hormones: Low temperature and changes in menstrual flow may indicate a thyroid imbalance among several other possibilities. A routine TSH level may not this dysfunction. See a doctor well versed in hormone evaluation and women's health.

Question 6

s low body temperature a bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Low body temperature: A mildly low body temperature is not always a problem. A temperature less than 95f (35c) is considered hypothermia and temperatures this low can produce problems for a person.

Question 7

what is considered a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Below 36.3 oral: The temperature at different parts of the body vary. The core temperature which is  closest to that taken rectally is usually higher. The temperature taken in a clinic is usually oral temperature. By averaging people's temperature, it was determined that the normal temp is 36.8 plus or minus 0.5 so it would have a range of 36.3 to 37.3.

Question 8

what can cause low body temperature in a young person?

Accepted Answer

Low temperature: Low body temperature may be caused by heat loss from the body due to environmental exposure. Secondary causes of hypothermia in young people can be related to problems with the body's ability to regulate heat, as occurs in stroke or neurologic injury, spinal cord injury, low blood sugar, and in alcoholics or mentally ill who do not seek shelter from lack of recognition of cold.

Question 9

what exactly does it mean to have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

May be hypothyroid: If you are not very ill, which can lead to a low temperature, and the temp is below 97. 6, you may be hypothyroid. Remember, 98.6 is average, normal can be 1 degree above or below. The temperature normally goes down at night and is lowest about 4:00-6:00 A.M. About 2 hours before awakening. Then it can be as low as 97.

Question 10

what does having a low body temperature mean for longevity?

Accepted Answer

Longevity: There are some theories that a lower body temperature may be associated with longer life span.

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