Patient's question:
My daughter has a slight fever today. In the morning, I measured her temperature at home, and it was 38 degrees. I took her to the community clinic to see a doctor. The doctor asked me to measure her temperature again and to do it for 10 minutes. At home, I only measured it for 5 minutes, placing the thermometer in her armpit.What kind of help do I need: How long does it take to measure body temperature?
Doctor's answer:
The measurement of body temperature generally takes five to ten minutes. A normal axillary temperature is 36-37 degrees, measured for 5-10 minutes; oral temperature is 0.2-0.4 degrees higher than axillary temperature, measured for 3 minutes; rectal temperature is 0.3-0.5 degrees higher than oral temperature, measured for 3 minutes. If the temperature exceeds the above values, it is considered a fever. If a fever occurs, it is necessary to actively replenish fluids, vitamins, and energy, actively seek the cause of the fever, and receive timely treatment when necessary.