Is 97.2 to cold?

Question

I was outside in the snow an hour ago came in and I have been trying to keep warm but no good.. I cant stop shaking and it gets worse everytime I lay down.. I feel a lil dizzy and im afraid to go to sleep? I dont have any colds right now, and idk if my temp ( took it 3 mintues ago) is 2 low? I was outside for like an hour and its below zero..eek!

Answer 1

It's not too cold. You're shaking and that's a sign your body is trying to warm up. It takes about 2hours for the human body to warm up and get back to its normal temperature which should run around 99 degrees. If you want to speed up the process you might wanna take a warm bath or wrap yourself in warm blankets. Make sure you don't have any frosbite. Drink lots of water and you should be just fine!

Answer 2

You should not go outside in the cold if this is going to happen, but really your fine. I don't know what your normal body temperature is but average is 98.6(I think). The fact that your cold in normal temperature means that your body is warming up, so just wait and you well go back to normal. If you feel the need, take a hot shower and drink some hot chocolate or coffee, you will be fine by the morning.

Answer 3

You are cold, but you are going to be fine. Your temp. is nowhere near the danger range. Even though "normal" is always stated as 98.6 degrees F, baseline temps (your normal body temp) vary widely from person to person. My temp. rarely rises above 97.9 unless I'm sick....Have a warm drink or some soup, make sure your clothes are dry, get in bed with a heating pad. Maybe take a warm shower even. If you continue to feel ill as you described, seek medical treatment.

Stages of Hypothermia in Humans

Stage 1
Body temperature drops by 1°C - 2°C below normal temperature C (1.8°-3.6°F, or between 96.8°F - 95°F). Mild to strong shivering occurs. Unable to perform complex tasks with the hands; the hands become numb. Blood vessels in the outer extremities contract, lessening heat loss to the outside air. Breathing becomes quick and shallow. Goose bumps form, raising body hair on end in an attempt to create a insulating layer of air around the body (a vestigial response, but useful in other species).
Stage 2
Body temperature drops by 2°C - 4°C (3.6°F - 7.2°F, or between 95°F - 91.4°F). Shivering becomes more violent. Muscle miscoordination becomes apparent. Movements are slow and labored, accompanied by a stumbling pace and mild confusion, although the victim may appear alert. Surface blood vessels contract further as the body focuses its remaining resources on keeping the vital organs warm. Victim becomes pale. Lips, ears, fingers and toes may become blue.
Stage 3
Body temperature drops below approximately 32°C or 90°F (normal is 37°C or 98.6°F). Shivering usually stops below 32°C; difficulty speaking, sluggish thinking, and amnesia start to appear; inability to use hands and stumbling are also usually present. Cellular metabolic processes shut down. Below 86°F (30°C) the exposed skin becomes blue and puffy, muscle coordination very poor, walking nearly impossible, and the victim exhibits incoherent/irrational behavior or even a stupor. Pulse and respiration rates decrease significantly but fast heart rates (ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation) can occur. Major organs fail. Clinical death occurs. Because of decreased cellular activity in stage 3 hypothermia, the body will actually take longer to undergo brain death.

Answer 4

Drink something warm and eat something. Your body uses a lot of energy trying to stay warm. Wrap yourself up in a blanket, turn on the TV with a snack and drink on hand (make sure you are not dehydrated, very common in winter) and relax.

Answer 5

I run 97.1 and I do get cold even at 70..lol eat some soup or just relax and cover up in some warm clothes. it is cold out...I guess where you are at any ways. but cover up and just get some sleep and eat some soup or hot tea. You are fine

Answer 6

I run that normally.

You've just gotten yourself really chilled...GRADUALLY warm yourself back up...and don't go back out anymore tonight.

97.2 is not too cold of a body temp...but your symptoms sound like you were out WAYYYYYY too long.

Answer 7

well the good news is you're shaking. that's your body warming you up. just wait a while, and your body temp should go back up....

Answer 8

Go soak in a warm bath or get some hot tea....

Answer 9

that is a little low but not too much....mine stays at around 97.6....If you are feeling dizzy and stuff call the E.R. and talk to a nurse i'm sure they would answer this for you.