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I feel my head and face hot luke i'm running a fever , but check with thermometer and im not. what can it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Warm forehead: Becauseof the rich blood supply in the forehead you can get the feeling of warmth and have a normal body temperature.

Answered 3/28/2016

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A member asked:

I feel my head and face hot luke i'm running a fever , but check with thermometer and im not. what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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