What does it mean if a child's armpit temperature is 37.2°C?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed that my child's body temperature seemed a bit high. I measured it several times with a thermometer, and it was consistently 37.2 degrees Celsius. May I ask, what could be the issue here?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Possible causes for a child's axillary temperature of 37.2°C mainly include:
1. An axillary temperature of 37.2°C is slightly higher than the normal range, which may indicate the child is experiencing certain pathological or physiological changes.
2. This temperature may be a physiological response caused by infections, immune reactions, or other underlying factors.
3. Parents should closely monitor the child's other symptoms, such as unusual crying, poor appetite, or abnormal activity levels.
Parents are advised to recheck the child's temperature using the correct thermometer technique. If the child's temperature continues to rise or is accompanied by significant discomfort, prompt medical attention is recommended.
