What Does A Rectal Thermometer Look Like- 65 Questions Answered

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

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 Pediatrician | Ajmer

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

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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. Pushpam Pediatrician | Bangalore

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No, what you record is the actual temperature. Fever is more than 99.4 deg F ... 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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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice.

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Dr. Radhika Homoeopath | Pune

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If you are in very much pain and discomfort please consult a doctor. Because after examination,one can decide the treatment for you. ... Read More

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice. i am not in pain ,neither am i having difficulty in anything.

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Dr. Ravindra Chhajed Internal Medicine | Pune

It may be prolapse piles. I can suggest treatment for the same. ... 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

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

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

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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Dr. Shradha Shikhare-Shinde Pediatrician | Pune

Feed the baby well Small amount but frequently during summer to prevent dehydration ... 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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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

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

I bought accusure thermometer, it's not working properly, I want to know ,can I put it in cold water and hot water to know ,is it working properly or not?

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Don't do anything. Check with nearby technician. ... 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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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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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Dr. Alpana Meena Pediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

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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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

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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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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal Pediatrician | Raipur

Please consult immediately to the pediatrician once ... 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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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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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

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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Dr. Srutha Keerthi Pediatrician | Warangal

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

Can any doctor diagnose rectal prolapse just by looking at the anus through torch and asking to cough? If rectum does not come outside while coughing can he still diagnose it?

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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By straining/ coughing in squatting position is ideal to detect rectal prolapse ... Read More

I have full thickness rectal prolapse but it only comes out while straining. It does not comes while coughing. I have my medicals in which they will ask me to bend down, cough and they will see my anal region with torch. Can anyone gets an idea that i have rectal prolapse without knowing my history or by just looking at anus with torch and asking m

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Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Kindly consult ... 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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Dr. Sahana General Practitioner | Mumbai

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

Rectal bleeding since last few days, what is the reason for this and what are the available treatments?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 447 Views v

Dr. R K Raman General Physician | Delhi

Needs further evaluation Take Tab trenexa 500 twice for 3 days syp looz 3tsf at bedtime Proctoscopy from nearby surgeon ... 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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Dr. Gaurav Gautam General Physician | Ranchi

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

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?

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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

Can anyone tell me that whether problem of rectal Prolapse can cause rejection in armed forces medical. In medical they will check only for piles by looking anus through torch and ask me to cough. While doing so my rectum does not Prolapse and only moves a bit while coughing.

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Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

It can cause rejection, it is better to get it treated surgically as the more it progresses, worse it will get. ... Read More

Can anyone tell whether a person is suffering from rectal prolapse or not without asking him to strain or cough. Can it be diagnosed just by looking anus from torch.

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Dr. S P Jindal Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ajmer

Not by doing so, but it appears on straining ... Read More

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What does a rectal thermometer look like

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

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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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?

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice.

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice. i am not in pain ,neither am i having difficulty in anything.

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

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

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?

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

I bought accusure thermometer, it's not working properly, I want to know ,can I put it in cold water and hot water to know ,is it working properly or not?

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

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

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..

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?

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

Can any doctor diagnose rectal prolapse just by looking at the anus through torch and asking to cough? If rectum does not come outside while coughing can he still diagnose it?

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

Rectal bleeding since last few days, what is the reason for this and what are the available treatments?

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

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?

Can anyone tell me that whether problem of rectal Prolapse can cause rejection in armed forces medical. In medical they will check only for piles by looking anus through torch and ask me to cough. While doing so my rectum does not Prolapse and only moves a bit while coughing.

Can anyone tell whether a person is suffering from rectal prolapse or not without asking him to strain or cough. Can it be diagnosed just by looking anus from torch.

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