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Baby head temperature is higher
My 8 month old baby has high temperature in her head and body temperature is normal. Her heads sweat when temperature increases in her head. Consulted two doctors but did not help
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No help needed...this is normal variation in infants....
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Dr. Amit Modi
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Forehead and palms of a child till 2 year of age may be slightly warmer than rest of the body. This is normal. To confirm fever, document temperature above 100*f with a thermometer.
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