Question 1

is 96.8 a normal body temperature?

Accepted Answer

T 96.8 normal: Depends on how you are taking it. Send more details. There isa wide range of "normal" temps.

Question 2

is a 96 degree temperature normal for a 8 year old?

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Body temperature : It could be normal depending on what part of the body the temperature is taken like axillary (under the arm) or sublingual (under the tongue).

Question 3

i have a temperature of 96.3 when normally i'm at 98.0 so what happening to me and yes i'm sick?

Accepted Answer

Low Body Temperature: Low body temperature can be due to an infection especially as you say you are sick.
The other causes of low body temp are
Cold exposure
alcohol or drug use
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
sepsis
If lower temp of 96.3 persists in normal surrounding temp,then you should get yourself checked by your doctor

Question 4

what is our normal temperature?

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98.6 degrees: 98.6 Farenheit but there is  range of + or minus 1.0 above  and below this

Question 5

my 6 month old has a rectal temperature of 96.3, is this too low? he is acting normal?

Accepted Answer

: As long as he is otherwise well, it is not likely to indicate an infection or another condition. Watch for signs of shortness of breath, cough and fever.

Question 6

if my normal body temp is 96.9 average, would upper 98 degrees be considered a (low) fever temperature?

Accepted Answer

No: Doctors prefer to look at signs and symptoms instead of a number from a thermometer.  We don't worry about a temperature in the 98 degree range in a normal person.

Question 7

throughout my life, my body temperature has been about 96.6.  what does it mean that my temp is significantly outside of normal ranges?

Accepted Answer

Not much usually.: Hypothyroidism can be the cause of low body temp. If that is not your problem, many people normally run a low temp.  98.6 is just the median range for a normal temp, many people are above and below that.

Question 8

my temperature 35.4 is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Temperature:   What is considered a normal  temperature can range from 36.1°C  to 37.2°C.  If this is your normal, everyday temp you may just tend to run low.  I know that I have low temps and it is normal for me.

Question 9

what is normal rectal temperature?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Kyle,

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

Question 10

im 20.. is a 98.3 temperature normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 98.6 degrees Farenheit is "textbook" normal body temp, but a one degree swing up or down is still considered to be normal/stable.  98.3 is certainly fine.  Stay Well.

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Throughout my life, my body temperature has been about 96.6. what does it mean that my temp is significantly outside of normal ranges?

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