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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.
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What would cause a low body temperature in a toddler?
It depends on how low a temperature and what other symptoms they have. Hypothermia could be one cause
Do viral infections lower body temperature?
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 what does it cause?
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.
Can you jump into someones body?
No.
Is low body temperature in a 2 year dangerous?
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.
What could be the cause of high body temperature in a human?
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
When a nurse takes someones temperature they are directly assessing?
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.
Body temperature is around 37 Celsius what would body temperature be in Fahrenheit?
98.6 F
Why is your body temperature not the same as room temperature?
because you would not be able to radiate heat out of your body
What temperature in degrees celsius would cause sweating?
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.
Can Smoking Cause your Temperature to go up?
Yes, it rises your body temperature. If you have a fever it will rise it it a lot.
What is the cause of hypothermia?
Your body's core temperature dropping too low
