What is the normal body temperature under the armpit?
Disease description:
Recently, my physical condition hasn't been very good. I always feel like I have a cold, and my body temperature seems a bit high. I would like to know, what is the normal underarm body temperature for humans?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The normal body temperature range under the armpit (axillary temperature) in humans typically falls between 36°C and 37°C. However, this value is not absolutely fixed and may vary within a certain range. Specifically, axillary temperature can be influenced by multiple factors, including gender, age, circadian rhythm, environmental temperature, physical activity, and emotional changes.
1. Body temperature varies at different times of the day; it is usually lower in the early morning and relatively higher in the afternoon, although the fluctuation within 24 hours generally does not exceed 1°C.
2. Women tend to have slightly higher body temperatures than men, and their body temperature may also change during physiological cycles such as ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy.
3. Factors such as physical exercise, bathing, eating, and emotional stress can also cause temporary increases in body temperature.
