What body temperature is considered normal?
Disease description:
I feel a headache and seem to have a slight fever. What temperature is considered normal?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The normal body temperature range has a certain degree of fluctuation. Medically, it is generally considered that oral temperature between 36.3°C to 37.2°C, axillary (underarm) temperature between 36.1°C to 37°C, and rectal temperature between 36.6°C to 37.7°C fall within the normal range.
However, each person's body temperature may be influenced by various factors such as age, gender, metabolic rate, and environmental conditions. For example, the normal temperature range in children may be slightly higher than in adults, while in the elderly, body temperature may be lower. Women may also experience slight temperature variations at different stages of their menstrual cycle.
If body temperature consistently exceeds the normal range, prompt medical attention and examination are recommended.
