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Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

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Dr. Tanmay Roy General Physician | Delhi

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Nowadays Digital thermometers are being replaced at an advance rate than conventional ones because of faster results and better accuracy. So Digital ones are better nowadays. Thank you for asking. Hop ... Read More

I had a pimple on my left ear's cover. It busted yesterday, since then puss and blood is coming out from that. It pains after contact.

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

As per your description you might have developed acute otitis externa.. keep ear dry and untouched.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ... Read More

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Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

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Dr. Harshad Verma General Physician | Ajmer

Do no take oral temp. Take in armpit. ... Read More

I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

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Dr. S. T. Pushpa Pediatrician | Bangalore

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No, what you record is the actual temperature. Fever is more than 99.4 deg F ... Read More

Have lower jaw pain under ear and Neck for 8 months now. I have been to dentists, endodontist, oral surgeon, ENT, neurologist GP for my jaw and neck pain. It's constant sore,burning pain in jaw under ear and neck for 8 months now. I have small lump like spots in jaw under ear and neck which hurts to touch. I have mild swelling spots in under ear j

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Spine Surgeon | Delhi

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No Mri Brain will not cover Jaw. Thanks ... Read More

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

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Dr. Nasimur Riaz Diabetologist | Guwahati

HICKS Thermometer ... Read More

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

Oral temperature?? Any specific time ... Read More

My Digital thermometer... Is slight thrown on floor... But it didn't broke... Can I use it again? Or now it's harmful to use

Asked for Female, 28 Years 84 Views v

Dr. C Saxena General Physician | Delhi

Probably not, just clean it with a spirit swab and use again . The readings would probably ensure you it's working. ... Read More

Hi, If taking the temp of a child using digital thermometer in the armpit of a child, do we add 1 to the reading or not?

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Bangalore

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Hello.. No you need not add 1 for the reading from the digital thermometer...need not worry..no need to add...if any other trouble please feel free to consult us back...hope you understand.. thank you ... Read More

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

It’s could be some error issue , use mercury thermometers. And share values too if variation ... Read More

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

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Hello doctor Fever thermometer temperature starts from 98.5 when I onn .. and than its down to 94 and finally after minute it's ending to same as it is 98.5 pls tell .. Whether it's working or not how to findout becoz yesterday in same meter I was in 100.4 to 102 . And used dolo tabs and went hospital also . But sudden my thermometer ending

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Dr. Nabarun Dhar General Physician | Guwahati

It’s normal ... Read More

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

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Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

2 minutes ... Read More

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Pradeepti Nayak General Physician | Noida

The temperature recorded in the oral cavity is more accurate. It does not change with intake of food unless you hold it in your mouth while taking the temperature. The temperature recording in the axi ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

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Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

Don't worry ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

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Dr. Anindita Saha General Physician | Agartala

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No no ..nothing will happen. ... Read More

I checked in Google lot of options. Everywhere it is said there is a lot of difference between actual and measured temperature. So it is difficult to find one. My little daughter not let me check the temperature with normal thermometer. Also please suggest if there any side effects. Please suggest.

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Dr. Parth Chaudhari General Practitioner | Udaipur

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kindly take online consultation for better diagnosis ... Read More

How much time the thermometer has to kept in mouth for measuring temperature orally ,and after food how much time we have to wait to read thermometer value orally,after walking how much time we have to wait for reading ,pls answer these above questions

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan Rheumatologist | Chennai

1 minute 15 minutes after food ... Read More

My brother broke a glass mercury thermometer then proceeded to pick them up, but as he was picking the glass he clumsily got a wound out of the glass remains. Is my brother in danger?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, Wound by broken glass is not dangerous as murury don't touch Or enterthe wound. If wound is big Clean with savlone dressit with betadin oint.ok. ... Read More

I have a 2 inch by half inch tattoo on my hand that was made via needling the skin. I want to cover it up. Please suggest where do I go to get it done. I'm in Chembur, Mumbai!

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Tattoos can be removed by laser. It is a very simple procedure. The number of sittings required for tattoo removal depends on the size and the density of colour that has been used to make the tattoo. ... Read More

I just Delivered a healthy baby but i am confused its too hot these days do i have to cover myself with cloths specially head and ears to avoid any further problems in my body as air i inhail will bloat my stomach forever and i will have to face problem related to my head?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Shyama Nivas Social Obstetrics and Gynecologist | Patna

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Its a myth,there is no benefit of covering your head or ears in this environment.body returns to pre pregnant state in 6 wks.just take care of your diet and maintain hygiene.and avoid doing heavy work ... Read More

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Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

I had a pimple on my left ear's cover. It busted yesterday, since then puss and blood is coming out from that. It pains after contact.

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Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

My Digital thermometer... Is slight thrown on floor... But it didn't broke... Can I use it again? Or now it's harmful to use

Hi, If taking the temp of a child using digital thermometer in the armpit of a child, do we add 1 to the reading or not?

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

I checked in Google lot of options. Everywhere it is said there is a lot of difference between actual and measured temperature. So it is difficult to find one. My little daughter not let me check the temperature with normal thermometer. Also please suggest if there any side effects. Please suggest.

How much time the thermometer has to kept in mouth for measuring temperature orally ,and after food how much time we have to wait to read thermometer value orally,after walking how much time we have to wait for reading ,pls answer these above questions

My brother broke a glass mercury thermometer then proceeded to pick them up, but as he was picking the glass he clumsily got a wound out of the glass remains. Is my brother in danger?

I have a 2 inch by half inch tattoo on my hand that was made via needling the skin. I want to cover it up. Please suggest where do I go to get it done. I'm in Chembur, Mumbai!

I just Delivered a healthy baby but i am confused its too hot these days do i have to cover myself with cloths specially head and ears to avoid any further problems in my body as air i inhail will bloat my stomach forever and i will have to face problem related to my head?

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