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What Causes Low Body Temperature?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015
Question: My body temperature constantly shows around 97.8 sometimes 97.5 it doesn't go more than 98.3, is it thyroid related? Do i see a doc?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Low body temperature

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Hypothyroidism may be associated with hypothermia(feeling cold).
Often hypothyroid patient does not show normal diurnal variation of temperature.
Decrease in blood flow to the tissues & the reduction in cutaneous circulation is responsible for the coolness of the skin .
It will be prudent to undergo Thyroid function tests like T3,T4 & TSH before visiting a doctor.







Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (14 minutes later)
Thankyou doc wil under go the given tests,
is bp 110/70 In the normal range or is it low? What should be taken to increase ?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Normal blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Normal blood pressure:
The average systolic blood pressure in healthy adults is 100-140 mm hg, the average diastolic blood pressure 60-90 mm hg.
Your BP of 110/70 mm hg is within normal range.

Hence remain assured.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (2 days later)
Does hypothyroidism cause dizziness and palpatation?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism does not cause dizziness and palpitation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Hypothyroidism does not cause dizziness and palpitation. However hyperthyroidism can cause palpitation


Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Causes Low Body Temperature?

Brief Answer: Low body temperature Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Hypothyroidism may be associated with hypothermia(feeling cold). Often hypothyroid patient does not show normal diurnal variation of temperature. Decrease in blood flow to the tissues & the reduction in cutaneous circulation is responsible for the coolness of the skin . It will be prudent to undergo Thyroid function tests like T3,T4 & TSH before visiting a doctor. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX