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What to do if my body temperature often drops down below the normal. is it dangerous and does it have any side-effects?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NORMAL: body Temperature varies during the day/night and it is normal to have Temperatures below the so called "normal" 98.6....regularly! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/28/2017

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How do you FEEL?: Individuals' baseline body temps vary quite a bit. The actual average "normal" is 98.2. If low body temperature results from disease, there are always other symptoms. If you feel well, I don't raise an eyebrow until your morning temp goes below 96.

Answered 5/29/2017

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