What is the normal range for body temperature?
Disease description:
My daughter was out playing all day today. In the evening, she felt a bit warm, and I measured her temperature at around 37°C. I'd like to know what the normal body temperature range is.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aihua
The normal body temperature generally ranges between 36 and 37.2°C. A temperature above 37.2°C indicates fever, while below 36°C indicates hypothermia. When body temperature typically stays between 37.3°C and 38.1°C, values below this range suggest low-grade fever. Recurrent or persistent abnormalities in body temperature usually indicate a dysfunction of the body's thermoregulatory center, and a detailed medical evaluation at a正规 hospital is recommended to rule out potential underlying diseases.
