What is the normal armpit temperature for children?

The normal body temperature of our human body is 37 degrees Celsius, so if it is too high, fever will occur. The same is true for young children. If the temperature is too high, the child needs timely treatment. So what is the normal armpit temperature of a child? Let's ask an expert to introduce this issue to us.

There are three common places to measure body temperature, namely the mouth, armpits and anus:

The normal body temperature of children at the rectum is between 36.5℃ and 37.5℃;

Children's oral temperature is between 36.2℃ and 37.3℃;

For children, the temperature in the armpit is between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃.

After measurement, children's temperature is considered to have a fever when it exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5℃. A temperature not exceeding 38°C is called low fever, and a temperature exceeding 39°C is called high fever. Condition Analysis:

Hello! The normal range of normal axillary temperature is 36-37.2 degrees. A temperature above 37.3 degrees is considered a low fever.

Guidance:

The child's temperature is currently 37.5 degrees, which is a low fever and abnormal. It is recommended to continue to use medication for early recovery. If the medication is effective, do not blindly change the medication. Active treatment can quickly cure the disease.

Life care:

Don't worry, continue to take medication actively, drink plenty of water, strengthen nutrition, and enhance the body's resistance.

Normal body temperature and measurement method:

1. Oral measurement: First disinfect the thermometer with 75% alcohol, place it under the tongue, close your lips, leave it for 5 minutes and then take out the reading. The normal value is 36.3~37.2℃.

2. Axillary measurement: This method is not prone to cross infection and is the most commonly used method for measuring body temperature. Wipe the sweat from the armpits, place the mercury end of the thermometer on the top of the armpits, clamp it with the upper arm half thermometer, and ask the patient not to move. Read the temperature after 10 minutes. The normal value is 36~37℃.

3. Anal measurement: mostly used for comatose patients or children. The patient lies on his back, lubricates the anal gauge head with oil, and slowly inserts it into the anus until it reaches 1/2 of the anal gauge. Read the temperature after 3 minutes. The normal value is 36.5~37.7℃.

The body temperature of a normal person fluctuates slightly within 24 hours, generally not exceeding 1°C. Under physiological conditions, it is slightly lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon or after exercise and eating. The body temperature of the elderly is slightly lower, and that of women is slightly higher before menstruation or during pregnancy.

The above is the expert’s opinion on this issue. Young children’s bodies are relatively fragile. Once their body temperature is too high, they need to seek medical treatment and reduce the fever in time. This is the only way to avoid encephalitis in children. It is most important to ensure the health of children.