Body temperature is one of the most important factors,which are necessary for the metabolism. It is an indicator of the state of the body and varies depending on the influence of external and internal factors. If you feel unwell and have a critical temperature, you must urgently apply to a specialized institution. After all, this can be a harbinger of many diseases.
Factors affecting body temperature
Body temperature changes due to the influence of various factors, both the environment and the internal characteristics of the body, for example:
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Times of Day.The temperature changes very often due to the time of day. In connection with this morning, the body temperature may be slightly lower (by 0.4-0.7 degrees), but not lower than + 35.9 ° С. And by the evening the temperature on the contrary can rise slightly (by 0.2-0.6 degrees), but not higher than + 37.2 ° С.
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Age. In children, the temperature is often higher than 36.6 degrees, and in adults who are older than 60-65 years, the usual temperature is lower.
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Health status. If there is an infection in the human body, then the temperature (to combat it) rises.
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Pregnancy. In pregnant women, in early periods, the temperature should not fall below 36 degrees and rise above 37.5 degrees.
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Individual features of the body.
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Influence of the environment.
Classification of body temperature
If we analyze different readings of the thermometer, the temperature can be divided into several types and classifications.
Types of temperature according to one of the classifications (according to the level of hyperthermia):
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Low and low. The value on the thermometer is below 35 ° C.
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It's normal. The value on the thermometer is within 35-37 ° C.
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Subfebrile. The value on the thermometer is within 37-38 ° C.
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Febrile. The value on the thermometer is within 38-39 ° C.
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Pyretic. The value on the thermometer is within 39-41 ° С.
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Hyperpyretic. The value on the thermometer is higher than 41 ° С.
Temperature division as a function of duration:
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Sharp.
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Subacute.
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Chronic.
Another classification of types of temperature:
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Hypothermia - low body temperature (less than 35 ° C).
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Normal temperature. This type of body temperature fluctuates between 35-37 ° C and varies from many factors, discussed above.
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Hyperthermia - increased body temperature (above 37 ° C).
Body temperature within normal limits
The average temperature of the body, as it was alreadymentioned above, can vary under the influence of different factors. It can be measured not only in the armpits, but also in the mouth, in the ear cavity, in the rectum. Depending on this, the data on the thermometer can vary, the critical temperature values will be much higher or lower than the norms presented here.
In the mouth, the thermometer readings will be higher at0,3-0,6 ° С, than at measurement in axillary hollows, that is here norm will be considered an indicator of 36,9-37,2 ° С. In the rectum, the thermometer reading will be higher by 0.6-1.2 ° C, that is, the norm is 37.2-37.8 ° C. In the ear cavity, the thermometer readings will be the same as in the rectum, that is, 37.2-37.8 ° C.
These data can not be considered accurate for eachrights. According to many studies, such indicators are found in most people - it is approximately 90%, but in 10% of people the normal body temperature differs from the majority, and the indicators can fluctuate in larger or smaller side.
To find out what temperature isnorm, you need to measure and record the readings during the day: in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. After all measurements, you need to find the arithmetic average of all indicators. To do this, you need to add the morning, afternoon and evening indicators and divide by 3. The resulting number is the normal average body temperature for a specific person.
Critical body temperature
Critical can be as greatly reduced,so much heightened. High temperature in humans is much more common. When the temperature drops to 26-28 ° C, there is a very big risk that a person will fall into a coma, problems with breathing and heart will appear, but these figures are individual, as there are many confirmed stories about how after severe hypothermia to 16-17 ° C people managed to survive. For example, a story that says that a person spent about five hours in a huge snowdrift without a chance to get out and survive, his temperature dropped to 19 degrees, but they were able to save him.
Low body temperature
The limit of low temperature is consideredtemperature is lower than 36 degrees, or ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 degrees below the individual temperature of a person. A low temperature limit is considered to be that temperature that is lower than more than 1.5 ° C from normal.
The reasons for lowering the temperature a lot, for examplereduced immunity, prolonged exposure to frost, and on the basis of this hypothermia of the body, thyroid disease, stress, poisoning, chronic diseases, dizziness, and even banal fatigue.
If the body temperature has dropped to 35 ° C, then an ambulance should be urgently called, since This indicator is in most cases critical and irreversible consequences may occur!
What is the critical temperature should alert?
Temperature that starts at 37degrees, is considered subfertile and often indicates the presence in the body of inflammation, infection and viruses. The temperature from 37 to 38 degrees can not be shot down with drugs, because in the body there is a struggle between healthy and pathogenic cells.
There are many symptoms that indicatetemperature rises, such as weakness, fatigue, chills, head and muscle pain, loss of appetite, and sweating. They should pay special attention to prevent the temperature rise to 38.5 degrees.
Critical body temperature is an indicator42 ° C, and in most cases the mark of 40 degrees is already fatal. High temperature leads to irreversible effects in the brain, metabolism in the brain tissues is disturbed.
In this case, when the temperature rises,than 38.5 degrees is important bed rest, reception of antipyretic and compulsory access to a doctor or call an ambulance! To prevent death at very high or low temperatures, do not self-medicate, but always consult a doctor who can correctly determine the cause of this temperature, diagnose and prescribe the correct and effective treatment!
