Patient's question:
The baby is very playful and often giggles, with a sweet voice. The little one is chubby and very lovable. Even the adults enjoy playing with him. He doesn't mind being teased at all. However, the little one has been a bit mischievous lately, always crying and seems to have a slightly high fever.What kind of assistance is needed: What should the normal body temperature of a baby be?
Doctor's answer:
Regarding the body temperature of little babies, it is generally slightly higher than that of adults. Body temperature varies across different parts of the body and also differs between early morning and late evening each day: in the biological rhythm of a day, the lowest temperature is between 2 and 5 a.m., and the highest is between 5 and 7 p.m., but the difference within a day should be less than 1℃. There is also a difference between males and females: women's body temperature is generally about 0.3℃ higher than that of men. Women's body temperature is also related to their menstrual cycle.I. Normal Body Temperature of Adults
Normal oral temperature of adults: 36.5～37.4℃, axillary temperature is lower than oral temperature: 0.3～0.6℃, rectal temperature (also known as) is higher than oral temperature: 0.3～0.5℃.
II. Normal Body Temperature of Minors
Oral temperature: 36.7℃～37.7℃; axillary temperature range: 36.0℃～37.4℃; rectal temperature range: 36.9℃～37.9℃.