Patient's question:
The forehead thermometer measures 37 degrees Celsius on the forehead, but touching the front and back of the neck feels very hot, and the body is quite warm. The forehead thermometer measures the child's body temperature to be 38.6 degrees Celsius. There is no mercury thermometer, so it's not possible to measure the armpit temperature. Is this a fever? Is it urgent? The room temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius. The child is wearing a padded jacket and is not covered with a blanket, maintaining the temperature mentioned above.Doctor's answer:
I suggest you buy a mercury thermometer, as it is more accurate for measurement and can help with targeted medication. If your temperature is below 37.5 degrees, it indicates a low-grade fever, which is likely caused by a viral infection. In this case, you should take antiviral medication and cold medicine. If the temperature drops below 38.5 degrees, you will need to take fever-reducing medication to prevent high fever seizures.The above advice is for the question "My forehead temperature is 37 degrees, but my front and back necks feel very hot—what should I do?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!