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Temperature 98on forehead but 100on back
My 2 year kid is showing temperature of 98 on his forehead but 100 on his back - same trend since 5 days now. He is active. Blood reports are normal except for increased lymphocytes (55) and paltelets (4.85L). Is it normal for kids to have such varying temperature (2 degree) on forehead and back both using infrared thermometer?. Why is this happening?
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A variation of 1-2 degrees can be there . Infrared are best when used on forehead .
If child is active , then no need to do anything .
U can use a digital thermometer ( oral / underarms) for accurate measurements
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Upto 2 yr of age temp on forehead, palms, soles are more than other parts of body...
Best site to check temp.by thermometer in axillary region
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give paracetamol
nothing to worry
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keep hydrated well
adequate rest
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Check in armpit using digital thermometer.
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
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16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Check the temperature, digital thermometer
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Dr. Nikhitha S Thampi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Check the temperature with a digital thermometer kept underarms undisturbed for 1 minute for accurate temperature measurement.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Do not use infrared its not accurate
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Dr. Siraj Khanam
Pediatrician
19 yrs exp
Nellore
Hi, generally post viral kids do get dehydrated which could be the reason for warm body; if child is playful, active, passing urine adequately nothing to worry.
Thrombocytosis may be due to mild nutritional anemia, lymphocytosis it’s mild; give him plenty of liquids/ ORS
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Dr. Nikitha Sowmya
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not to worry!
If the temperature is above 100 in thermometer then you can give fever medication.
As the body surface area of head and back covers the major part of it, shows slight increase on those areas. Rest assured nothing to worry about.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Check in armpit
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
To be Frank
Not to use infrared thermometer
Use regular one and measure only in armpit. If above 100.4F then only fever otherwise not
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