What’s a normal body temperature?

Different parts of the normal body temperature is different, the normal oral temperature is 36.2 ~ 37.2 ℃, the anal temperature is higher than the oral temperature of 0.3 ~ 0.5 ℃, the axillary temperature is lower than the oral temperature of 0.2 ~ 0.4 ℃. Commonly used clinical temperature measurement methods include oral temperature, axillary temperature and anal temperature. Different parts of the normal body temperature is different, according to the different conditions of the patient, choose the method of temperature measurement. Normal oral temperature is 36.2 ~ 37.2 ℃, anal temperature is higher than oral temperature 0.3 ~ 0.5 ℃, axillary temperature is lower than oral temperature 0.2 ~ 0.4 ℃. The change of body temperature during the day and night is not more than 1℃. In the physiological state, slightly lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon; slightly higher after exercise or eating; slightly lower in the elderly; slightly higher in women during premenstrual period or pregnancy. Body temperature is usually expressed in degrees Celsius (℃), but can also be expressed in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). If you have an abnormal body temperature, you should seek medical attention.