What is the normal body temperature for adults?
Disease description:
Today, when I took my temperature, I found it was 37.2°C. My wife said that's a bit high. So what is the normal body temperature for adults?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Shaolong
Under normal circumstances, an adult's body temperature ranges from approximately 36°C to 37°C. However, different measurement methods may lead to slight variations in recorded temperature. When measured under the armpit (axillary), normal body temperature typically falls between 36°C and 37°C; when measured orally, it usually ranges from 36.3°C to 37.2°C; and when measured rectally, it may range from 36.5°C to 37.7°C.
