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Body temperature
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My kid is 2 and half months old.her arm temperature is 99 F.
Please suggest is this indicates fever.
The place where i stay claimate is around 43 degree.
Is that her body temperature is due to heat ?
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It can be due to hot environments....
Keed hydration normal by frequent feeding
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Temperature less than 99 is normal for the baby. Environmental heat can be a reason for a slightly higher body temperature of the baby.
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keep checking baby's temperature frequently. consult your nearest pediatrician if temperature goes more than 99.5
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Dr. Suresh B. Agrawal
Pediatrician
45 yrs exp
Pune
If the child is breastfed,if the mother has no illness, and most importantly if the child is playful and taking normal feeds, just don't bother
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Dr. Shivaram Rai
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Mangalore
Baby temperature of infants till 1 year is slightly higher than the normal temperature..
This is due to the growth process (metabolic activity) is higher in this age.
Always look for the charge in your babys activity, If the babys activity is less during high temperature record, then think of fever.
Give vit D 3 supplement and after 6 month calcium supplements till 1 year
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
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99F is not fever....if he feels feverish keep on monitoring and keep an eye on baby's overall activity.....if temp > 100 or reduced activity then you need to consult
It can occur in humid weather conditions
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