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I have always had a low temp between 96.8-97.4, however, when i sleep my body gets very hot(like sweating) but then i take my temp and its 97.1. why?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Temp is normal, 98.6: is elevated. Convention is to not consider temp a fever if not above 98.6. oral (different from core or skin temp). Women typically lower 97 AM, upper 97 PM; Men typical 0.5 degree warmer; thermometers & individuals vary. Feeling hot/sweating reflects brain stem temp control center feels temp is above desired & initiates behaviors to ↓ core temp, e.g. remove clothes/covers & initiate sweating.

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have always had a low temp between 96.8-97.4, however, when i sleep my body gets very hot(like sweating) but then i take my temp and its 97.1. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

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