Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why is my body temp 94.6? bath took it to 101.7, back down in seconds. have used multiple thermometers, in a 77 degree house.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
How are: you taking your temperature? Different locations and different devices will give you different numbers, some more accurate and some that vary more with environment temperatures. Infrared are shown to be less accurate. Locations deeper in your body such as esophageal more truly reflect your body temperature.
Answered 5/30/2014
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My normal body temperature has always been 96.8-97.1 (46years) does that mean when the thermometer says 100 or higher my fever is higher than that of an average 98.6 temp person?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello sir my mothers body temperature feel normal , but the thermometer shows temp.Of 101.3. She has body ache. What do these symptoms indicate?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My temp was 95.9. Just now when i woke up. Its now up to 96.9. Is this bad? Usually run temp in 97s using home thermometer. Rarely 98.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
1 year old with fever, refusing water or breastfeed. Struggle to keep cool in heatwave with fan on, dabbing with damp rag. Have given Calpol and 2nd lukewarm bath. Thermometer unreliable readings but back, tummy, forehead, back of neck burning hot ?
If a thermometer is stored in a room that is colder than the rest of the house, would that affect a body temp reading because the thermometer would be on the cooler side?
I took a bath and could only feel the hot water's temp with my toes and my fingers. My whole body was bright red, but I did not feel the temp. Should I be worried? Neurologist has confirmed an inflamed nervous system in February 2020.
Ex-husband had stroke 3 yrs ago. After a hot bath he squeezes and pushes down his leg and fluid leaks out and numbness temp gone. What is this?
Not sick- but had 100.6 temp, then 99.7 then 98.6 in span of 30 minutes. Used different thermometers to check. Not on meds.Why body fluctuates temp?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
