Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Several ago i started taking my body temperature each day. i've noticed it is always low, varying between 96.2 and 97.8. most of the time it is below 97. is this a cause for concern? i've used several thermometers to confirm the reading.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably normal : If you are generally healthy & feeling well, those temperature readings are likely normal for you. Many people run normal temps a bit lower than the average of 98.6 (some run a bit higher). If you develop cough/shortness of breath, fatigue, etc, then Dr evaluation is best, but otherwise no need to worry.
Answered 7/15/2020
61 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Temp is 96.6 w/ oral thermometer in bed at night. Stuffy nose and don't feel great, took 500mg tylenol. Low temp cause for concern? Possible sepsis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are oral, rectal & temporal thermometer readings affected by the temperature of the room they are kept in?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does the temperature of the room you have thermometers stored in affect their readings?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Ear infection affecting ear temperature? Can an ear infection affect ear thermometer readings?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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
People also searched for:
Is core body temperature or basal body temperature more accurate for tracking and confirming ovulation? Im debating between two overnight thermometers: a CBT one worn vaginally and a BBT worn on the arm. Both use an algorithm and app for analysis?
My usual body temperature is always 97.5/6- on any thermometer. Is this strange that it's so low? Even when I'm sick it never goes above 99
Can you get an inaccurate body tempertaure reading if the thermometer is stored in a room that is colder than normal and the thermometer feels cold/cool to the touch?
Is my relion digital thermometer accurate ? Battery not low or anything I had kind of body ache on 22nd of match but went away had some 2 days but take temp with relion 10 times a day she no fever am I good ?
I have severe body pains and temperature is 98 and 99 my pains like lower back, shoulders, legs and hands. When i sleep it is very hard from me to get up that time my body externally feel very hot but with the thermometer it is showing normal. When i hav
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
