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My temp was 97.8 and i took a hot shower and it went to 100.5 is that normal? i take really hot showers
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Hot showers.: Hot showers should not raise the core body temperature that much.
Answered 8/11/2014
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Feeling sick?: A hot shower could raise your body temperature for a brief period of time, but it should go back to normal quite quickly once out of the hot water. If you are feeling sick and continue to have a temp of 100.5 or above take some tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen and call your doctor for any concerns.
Answered 8/11/2014
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