I just recovered from a 72 hour respitory infection which included fevers up to 102.5. The fevers broke and came back about 5 times over those 72 hours. I still have the infection but not the fevers. After the fevers broke each time I was seeing 98.4-98.7 temp. Now its been 12 hours since the last fever broke but my temp is down to 96.5-97 and I'm feeling hot. Why the low temp? Why am I still feeling hot? ( I have seen the doctor and I dont believe my low temp is very serious, I'm just curious why)
2007-02-14 06:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by T C 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The normal temperature range for an adult is 97.6 to 99.6. Per what you've stated, yours is not normal. This can happen due to stressors. Illness is a form of stress that can throw the body thermoregulation off kilter temporarily. It can also happen because of other factors. Maintain your fluid intake and recheck your temp in another 12 hours. If it remains below 97.6, report this to your doctor.
2007-02-14 06:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your body has a virus it is trying to fight. You can be sick and have a temperture of 97.6, it doesn't have to be higher than the norm, it can also be lower and indicate illness.
2007-02-14 16:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body might not be used to what kind of weather yoyve been having so your body reacts in a way it usually doesnt or sometimes I have hot flashes which are very common for people to have if they are stresssed if you have any more questions about this ask me!!!
2007-02-14 14:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋