A member asked:

Been having fevers, but my tympanic temp is higher than my rectal temp. was careful not to lie on ear and three times same temp. which one is right?

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Dr. Eddie Cheng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rectal temp: Rectal thermometer is always more reliable and gives accurate temperature reading of your core body.

Answered 5/11/2014

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