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What Would Cause Varying Body Temperature?
My 19 month old had 102.6 temperature this morning. We have given her tylenol and a cool bath. The temperature has come down a bit. The right side is 100.6 and the left side is 99.2. Do you know why there will be a difference in temperature between the left and the right side. Also, which one should we consider has her temperature. The right side or the left side.
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Hi.... this sort of differential temperature is quite common in children. This is because of varying blood supply to the particular areas. So do not worry about this. After checking you need to err on the higher temperature side and treat her as such. You can give Paracetamol at the appropriate dose if temperature is more than hundred degrees Fahrenheit every 4-6 hour early.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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