Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can be treated in general internal medicine? How should I deal with low body temperature in children?Doctor's answer:
In the situation you mentioned, it's best to measure the child's temperature using a mercury thermometer. Generally, it takes 3 to 5 minutes to measure, allowing you to observe the temperature fluctuations. This situation could be due to the use of an electronic thermometer, as electronic thermometers tend to have larger errors. The values obtained at this time cannot accurately reflect the child's condition. Generally, measuring with a mercury thermometer for 3 to 5 minutes yields more accurate results than using an electronic thermometer.