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What Are The Causes Of Low Body Temperature?

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Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014
Question: causes of low body temperature
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Low body temperature

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Mild reductions in body temperature are often temporary and don't indicate a serious problem or condition. For example, your temperature normally is lower in the morning than in the evening. The most common cause of a lower-than-normal body temperature is exposure to cold. But occasionally, a low body temperature can indicate an underlying problem or condition, such as:
Hormonal disturbances like
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Diabetes
Adrenal gland insufficiency (Addison's disease)
Hypothalamus dysfunction

Liver failure
Kidney failure
Widespread infection (sepsis)
Excessive use of alcohol or illicit drugs
A side effect of certain medications, such as phenothiazines, barbiturates, opiates, clonidine, lithium and benzodiazepines

Hope I answered your query and feel free to ask further related query.

Wish you a good health.

Regards.
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What Are The Causes Of Low Body Temperature?

Brief Answer: Low body temperature Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Mild reductions in body temperature are often temporary and don't indicate a serious problem or condition. For example, your temperature normally is lower in the morning than in the evening. The most common cause of a lower-than-normal body temperature is exposure to cold. But occasionally, a low body temperature can indicate an underlying problem or condition, such as: Hormonal disturbances like Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Diabetes Adrenal gland insufficiency (Addison's disease) Hypothalamus dysfunction Liver failure Kidney failure Widespread infection (sepsis) Excessive use of alcohol or illicit drugs A side effect of certain medications, such as phenothiazines, barbiturates, opiates, clonidine, lithium and benzodiazepines Hope I answered your query and feel free to ask further related query. Wish you a good health. Regards.