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I have a feeling good body temperature of about 96.7 or so. other than being lower than the mean can it indicate anything could be wrong?

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Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Rectally?: Usually taking temperature with a rectal thermometer, obviously in the rectum, is considered the most accurate.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/19/2020

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A member asked:

I have a feeling good body temperature of about 96.7 or so. other than being lower than the mean can it indicate anything could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

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