Well, honey, a body temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit could be caused by a variety of factors such as exposure to cold temperatures, certain medical conditions like hypothyroidism, or even alcohol or drug use. It's always best to consult with a medical professional to get to the bottom of what's causing the dip in temperature. Stay warm, darling!
External coldness (air or water) can, of course, cause a lowering of body temperature. In such cases, body temperatures below 92 F can become a problem.
However, it is possible for 93F to be the "normal" temperature for some people. What's more, when and how you measure can make a difference. Measuring under the tongue will result in a lower temperature than measuring rectally. Measuring in the arm pit, in the ear or on the skin surface will result in lower temperatures still. Normally, one's temperature is lowest in the wee early morning hours (assuming a typical sleep pattern) and highest in the late afternoon. Body temperature in most people also varies a couple of degrees depending upon the time of day and in a few people, it will vary even more and still be considered normal.
That being said, low body temperature can also be a sign that something is wrong. Is the 93F temperature something new? If so, it should be looked into.
Even if it is not a new phenomena, you should probably be checked for hypothyroidism. Both a T3 and T4 test should be given. If these come back within normal limits, it may well be that you are just a healthy person with a low body temperature. However, many people would argue that thyroid tests are not always accurate so if you have the other symptoms of hypothyroidism and and low body temp, you should try taking thyroid replacement to see if it helps.
It depends on how low a temperature and what other symptoms they have. Hypothermia could be one cause
Viral infections typically cause a fever, which raises body temperature rather than lowering it. However, some viruses can affect the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, leading to a condition called viral meningitis which can potentially lower body temperature.
When your temperature goes down, it can cause symptoms such as shivering, feeling cold, and potentially hypothermia if the body cannot regulate its temperature effectively. Low body temperature can also slow down metabolic processes and lead to confusion, lethargy, and weakness.
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Low body temperature in a 2 year old can be dangerous. However, this depends on how low the body temperature is and what the cause is from. See your doctor if you have a child with consistently low body temperature.
Time of day, age, gender, physical exercise, emotions, pregnancy, environmental changes, infection, drugs, and food can all cause an increase in body temperature. Please be more specific about emotions, environmentatl changes, drugs and foods that can cause high body temperature
The nurse is directly assessing the individual's body temperature, which can indicate if the person has a fever or if their body temperature is within the normal range. This information can help the nurse determine if the person may be experiencing an infection or other health condition.
98.6 F
because you would not be able to radiate heat out of your body
Sweating typically starts when the body's internal temperature reaches around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). This is the body's way of regulating temperature and cooling down through evaporation of sweat.
Yes, it rises your body temperature. If you have a fever it will rise it it a lot.
Your body's core temperature dropping too low