In daily life, mothers will judge whether their baby is sick based on their child's temperature. The normal body temperature is around 36-37 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds this temperature, it indicates that the child has a fever. The measurement time shall be no less than 8 minutes. But what's going on with the child's body temperature fluctuating? This is the question that this article will answer.
What's going on with the child's body temperature fluctuating up and down
A child's body temperature is not a fixed value and typically fluctuates. A child's body temperature (based on armpit temperature) exceeding 37 ℃ can be considered as fever. A body temperature between 37 ℃ -38 ℃ is low-grade fever, 38.1 ℃ -39 ℃ is moderate fever, 39.1 ℃ -40.4 ℃ is high fever, and above 40.3 ℃ is ultra-high fever. The development of the temperature regulation center in the newborn brain is not yet mature. Sometimes the body temperature is higher than 37 ℃, but below 37.5 ℃, it is still normal body temperature.
Body temperature is based on oral temperature, with a normal range of 36.5 ℃ -37 ℃. axillary temperature is 0.5 ℃ lower than oral temperature, while anal temperature is 0.5 ℃ higher.
Infants and young children should measure their anal temperature, while children can measure their armpit temperature. The normal axillary temperature should be between 36 ℃ and 37 ℃. The human body temperature is not affected by air temperature, but axillary temperature is susceptible to environmental interference.
There are many factors that interfere with axillary temperature, while anal temperature is the opposite and most accurate. When measuring body temperature, it is required that the skin be dry. When the armpits are damp, they should be wiped dry before clamping the thermometer. Otherwise, the results will be inaccurate. In winter, it takes at least half an hour to measure the temperature accurately after entering the room from outdoors.
What should I do if my body temperature fluctuates
1. Maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity, and keep the air fresh. It is advisable to eat light, sour, sweet and nourishing foods, such as fruits, fresh vegetables, green fruits, etc.
2. In daily life, it is recommended to drink plenty of hot water and engage in more physical activities to enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.
3. Take a warm water bath and wipe the child's body with warm water.
The above is the answer to the question of how a child's body temperature fluctuates, hoping to be helpful to readers. As long as the child's body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, moms don't have to worry. Under what circumstances is body temperature fluctuating? If a child runs around, their body temperature will increase, but when they are not moving, their body temperature will decrease. If this is not the case, please seek medical attention promptly.
