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My baby is five days old and weighs 2.260 kg. The current temperature in my city is 23 degrees Celsius. Is this a suitable temperature for my baby? What is the ideal room temperature for a newborn?

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Maintain the baby’s temperature similar to our body temperature and slightly more Baby’s head must be covered as heat loss is more from head ...  Read More

What should be the ideal room temperature for newborns? ???mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Hello , it shld maintained between 20 - 22•c ...  Read More

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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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It’s normal ...  Read More

I want to know what is fever considered in digital thermometer How much degreee should i consider as fever I am asking for oral temperature My temperature is always between 98.4/ 98.6 or also till 98.8 .is it fever or is it normal

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Fever may be considered if temp is above 99°F ...  Read More

How long can dexolac formula milk can be mixed and stored at room temperature. My pediatrician told it can be stored for 8 hours at room temperature and can be reused as well after mixing.

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After mixing use only upto 6 to 8 hours at room temperature ...  Read More

Hi, We live in Uttar Pradesh, where currently temperature reaches upto 42 degree. Currently we are not using AC. And only using ceiling fan. We are concerned about the suitable room temperature for her. On internet, we read it about 22 degree. Can you please suggest the suitable room temperature for baby of 1 week old.

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Upto 36 is ok U can use AC with temp 28 to 30 Just wrap the baby well ...  Read More

My baby is 1 month old. I came to my hometown after 15days of his birth.. It's 42 to 45 C is the temperature in my hometown. Is it ok to keep him in AC room. If yes, what is the temperature I can maintain for my baby.

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Babies are comfortable in temperatures at which you are! Do keep the AC on,at a temperature you are comfortable in,just make sure the baby is NOT directly underneath the airflow. ...  Read More

My father feels cold in normal room temperature. Also he feels pain in his arms and then feels difficult to do things like removing his pants etc.

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HELLO, PUT A ROOM HEATER.TILLYOU CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D.. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Can I store breast milk in feeding bottle at night in room temperature (12-15°C) for feeding baby so that whenever baby wakes up at night, it's easy to feed... Suggest me...please.

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Connect please ...  Read More

My 2 years old daughter under arecm thermometer show 94.5 and rectal temperature of thermometer is 97.7. Also hand and feet is cold than body. Room temperature also normal. Is there any problem?

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Peripheral temparature is Little less then core ...  Read More

What is the normal armpit temperature range for a 6.5 month old baby. Shall we add +2 degrees for digital thermometer reading?

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36.5-37.5 C is normal , no need to add +2 degrees. Contact me on Practo for further queries or WhatsApp me on eight four nine six zero five nine five six five ...  Read More

Hello Today my kid broke thermometer and I am unaware of it.. When I see it some mercury spill on floor with piece of kanch.. I cleaned it with tissue paper But not sure , either she touch some mercury or not. Kindly help me.. Does it harm her in any way?? Plz plz help

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Mercury is known as a toxic substance. Please visit a pediatrician for a check up. ...  Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen and in 1 empty vessel I can find some mercury particle. I have washed that bowl with dishwashing liquid. Is it safe to cook food again in that vessel now. And what are the risk of mercury particle from thermometer

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Connect ...  Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

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No Just make sure no glass particle or mercury is on floor ...  Read More

Accidentally my thermometer broke on kitchen slab and some food was cooking there and some food was kept there. Some empty untensils was also there. I collected all the mercury particles and clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Can I use that 1 bowl in which mercury particle has fallen after cleaning with dishwashing liquid. And I heard that m

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Kindly connect ...  Read More

My child broke thermometer in his mouth.. he immediately threw it out . All the tiny mercury pieces glasses were lying on the bed.. what should I do.. is it dangerous. Made him gargle, vomit..

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Please consult immediately to the pediatrician once ...  Read More

My 5 month baby girl has mild cold Can I use ac in her room at 25-26 temperature? Our best do not have windows so the room gets humid very quickly because of summers Please advice

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Ya u can use ac at 27 temp but cover the baby properly not put baby directly infront of ac ...  Read More

Doctor I bought a thermometer last 2 months backas I got it for free with a health drink. Sir just casually I checked my temperature it's 99 to 99.4 in the evening since last 2 months. In the morning my temperature remains between 98.6-99 but in the evening around 8pm to 10 pm it goes upto 99.4-99.5 and comes down on its own. Sir is this normal? I

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It’s normal to have a slightly higher temperature in the evening compared to morning. Not to worry ...  Read More

Hello doctors, Is the temperature taken at the armpit of children through a digital thermometer accurate and correct ?? What is fever according to armpit temperature? Thanks in advance for the guidance.

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Armpit temp is best Above 100F is fever Above 101F, can give paracetamol No infrared gun to be used ...  Read More

So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

My body temperature now a days is between 99-99.4 during day time . Though it is normal in morning and evening . Do the body temperature increases in summers . I am inside my room in ac but my temperature fluctuates if i go out if ac room even for 5 min

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NEED FEW MORE DETAILS KINDLY CONSULT ...  Read More

I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home. Which thermometer gives you the most accurate reading? I was using Dr.morepen, it started glitching. And is it normal for a 7 month old baby to urinate less frequently during summer, he prespires though. I give him water too. How much water should i give him?

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Feed the baby well Small amount but frequently during summer to prevent dehydration ...  Read More

Hi doc, My son is seven months old. I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home.

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Yes digital thermometer are being used more frequently these days U can safely use ...  Read More

3 days ago, I was feeling feverish so I used the thermometer orally. Later, I got to know that it was used by a family member a few months ago to take underarm measurement. They had not disinfected it at that time. I'm feeling feverish everyday now since 4 days and have a cold along with swollen tonsils and neck pain. What do I do.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

For my 6 month old baby when I check underarm temperature with stick thermometer it's shows 97.4 but when I check forehead temperature with gun thermometer then it shows 99.4 .. which one I should consider correct.. ?

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Axillary temp is more correct Ensure not wetness while taking temp Axillary temp >99 can be fever ...  Read More

Normal body temperature is 98.6, but during cold season my body temperature keeps varrying form 92.6- 95.never above this level,. No thermometer fault. Till now have checked with 8-10 thermometer. Is this normal. Or should I consult a doctor or , please recommend test if necessary. Thank you

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Nothing to woorry ...  Read More

My thermometer is showing body temperature of 99.1 in the evening and now 98.7 is it normal or do i need to worry

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Normal ...  Read More

I got fever 99.7 in thermometer reading. Can I take paracetamol to get some relief? Do you have any suggestion?

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Yes u can take calpol500mg one stat ...  Read More

Hello doctor In digital thermometer temp is 99.5 in underarm does that mean real temperature is 100.5?. my 4 yr old daughter is down with fever so confused wheather to give her medicine or not?

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Underarm temperature is 0.5 to 1.0 degrees lower than oral (core ) temperature. So you can consider 99.5 as fever and give the medicine ...  Read More

How long we have to keep mercury thermometer in mouth to get right temperature? I usually keep 1 to 1.5 mins. Please suggest

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For better results keep it for 3 min if it's a manual thermometer. If it's a digital one then keep till the device beeps. ...  Read More

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