A member asked:

So my temp orally was 99.2 but.my alxiary temp was 99.3 so adding a point.would.make it.100.3 right so what do i go by oral or axillary? fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Hinrichs answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Is a low grade fever: The axillary temp it frequently lower, as you point out, but if oral temp is valid would go with that. You have a low grade fever, just need to go with your other symptoms, if any, and decide what you should do next.

Answered 4/7/2014

4.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

So my temp orally was 99.2 but.my alxiary temp was 99.3 so adding a point.would.make it.100.3 right so what do i go by oral or axillary? fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Hinrichs answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is there are allergic symptoms?I have fever today (oral temp 100.5f) after ate amox and benzonatate both two times. The clinician prescribed them for diagnosis of cold virus, without test. I lost sleep almost one night and got dizzy after eating them?

A member asked:

Which is correct? Axillary temp always 99.2 (that's with degree added), oral temp always 98.4/5. Same thermometer.

A member asked:

8yr old had fever of 99.5 early today. When he went to bed at 9p fever was gone. One hour later, i checked it axillary, it was 97.5. Is that normal?

A member asked:

Just woke up hot and sweaty and took my temperature, axillary was 37.2 and tympanic was 38 both sides When i checked it rectally it was 37.2. Fever?

A member asked:

2 year old, fever (around 101.5 axillary) saying ow and very cranky, refuses medication, what should I do? All he wants is to breastfeed

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

5.5 month old with congestion, now with a cough and can hear phlegm in his chest. No fever but axillary temp was a lil low 96.5f. Should he be seen?

Why do I feel warm but i'm cold? I checkd my axillary tenp and it was 97.9 so adding a point i wouldn't have a fever..

Axillary temperature of 37 degrees. I know that you should add 1 degree to it. Fever at 38 degrees?

Two questions: what axillary temperature is considered a fever in a newborn? What can cause extreme salivation in a 6 weeks old baby?

Oral temp is 98.3, armpit temp is 98.2. (adult). Is this a fever? I know you have to add a degree to armpit temp.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?