What could be wrong if you have a 95.9 degree body temperature?

Answer 1

Temperatures are taken most commonly in the mouth (orally), in the bottom (rectally), under the arm (axillary) or in the ear (tympanic). Each method is considered accurate when done correctly. Except for ear thermometers, most digital thermometers are universal, meaning you can take oral, rectal or underarm measurements. Check with your pediatrician regarding the method which is best for your child. Please note: For infants under the age of 3 months, temperatures should be taken rectally.

Unless you're a cetacean...

"For the time being, at least, we may take it that the average body temperature of Cetaceans in general is about 95.9 degrees F. -- a very low figure indeed for a mammal".

coldandflucentral.com

http://www.aquaticape.org

Normal temperature ranges for different body sitesUnderarm:94.5 F - 99.0°FOral:95.9 F - 99.5°FRectal:97.9 F - 100.3°FEar:96.4 F - 100.3°F

Answer 2

Yes, this is when fatal hypothermia begins to set in. A dangerously low temp indeed - at 91 is when humans lose consiousness.

Answer 3

what if my temperature of y body is 95 degrees, when normally it is 98.6?