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Cold house temperature 36.0 oral. t shirt on. is this normal because its a cold room? shouldnt my body heat itself up? friend had jacket on 37.0

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

36 isn't that low: no, that isn't abnormal. Furthermore if you feel it is cold that is a sign the temperature control are working (first sign is noticing that it is cold).

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/26/2015

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