Normal body Temperaure:
The normal body temperature at rest, is 37 ° C (36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C by the people) when taken by mouth.
It varies slightly depending on time of day, being generally lower in the morning and higher in late afternoon.
The rectal temperature is higher by about 0.5 ° C than the oral temperature (in the mouth) while the temperature under the armpit is slightly lower than oral temperature.
The normal body temperature at rest, is 37 ° C (36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C by the people) when taken by mouth.
It varies slightly depending on time of day, being generally lower in the morning and higher in late afternoon.
The rectal temperature is higher by about 0.5 ° C than the oral temperature (in the mouth) while the temperature under the armpit is slightly lower than oral temperature.
Fever:
The fever is at a temperature above 37.5 ° C (or 38 ° C depending on definitions). Beyond 40 ° C, there is a high fever.
Symptoms of fever:
Symptoms are fever, chills, sweating, feeling cold and feeling weak.
About 3% of children 18 months to three years experience seizures when they have a high fever.
Causes of fever
Fever is usually caused by a reaction of the body's defense against aggression. Blood cells, monocytes, produce pyrogens, which cause fever. The agency thus produces pyrogens in response to infection, inflammation, cancer or allergy.
The fever is at a temperature above 37.5 ° C (or 38 ° C depending on definitions). Beyond 40 ° C, there is a high fever.
Symptoms of fever:
Symptoms are fever, chills, sweating, feeling cold and feeling weak.
About 3% of children 18 months to three years experience seizures when they have a high fever.
Causes of fever
Fever is usually caused by a reaction of the body's defense against aggression. Blood cells, monocytes, produce pyrogens, which cause fever. The agency thus produces pyrogens in response to infection, inflammation, cancer or allergy.
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