My son has a temperature of 97 degrees after having a high fever for four days. Is 97 degrees too low? What IS too low?
2006-07-18 07:46:24 · 12 answers · asked by upstairs_albert 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Normal body temp is 98.6F or 37C Hypothermia starts at 95F or 35C
2006-07-18 07:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
97 degrees is normal. Don't worry. The normal body temperature is 97 to 99 degrees F, 98.6 degrees is just the average.
2006-07-18 07:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what too low is but my normal temperature is about 97. Not everyone has a body temp of 98.6.
2006-07-18 07:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isnt really low...but you may want to recheck the way youre taking the temp...if he's got the thermometer under his tongue you must make sure its staying there.....also if youre taking the temp within 5 minutes of drinking something cold you will get a false reading..your 97....and you'd get the reverse if he drank something hot....to get a true body core temp then you need a rectal thermometer...
2006-07-18 07:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by minx64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is slightly low. He may be one of those types that has a naturally low body temp, but if it starts to get to 94 or 93 degrees, that is a strong concern.
2006-07-18 07:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
97 is great, he don't have a fever anymore....yahoooo......My Husband has a temperature of 87 degrees all the time and thats normal for him....I sure wouldn't worry if it's 97......
2006-07-18 07:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Happy_Wheatland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lower temp such as 97 is indicative of a suppressed immune system. It is normal before or after you have an illness to have a period of lower temp.
2006-07-18 07:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by beadtheway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, the body's temperature can get down to 83 degrees i believe before shutting down
2006-07-18 07:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by warpedmind111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hypothermia usually occurs when someone is exposed to the elements, cold in particular. You may have gotten an incorrect reading, when in doubt especially with a child see a qualified MD.
2006-07-18 07:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by want2flybye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
98.6 degrees is a range -- body temperatures usually fluctuate a degree or so above and below.
But if you are concerned, call your physician immediately.
2006-07-18 07:50:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋