
What Causes Fluctuating Body Temperature After Pneumonia?

It could be normal variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Looking at the medical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Hypothermia or temperature below 98.3 degrees is some times alarming. However, if she is good, not to worry. Look for associated confusion, slow breathing or high irritability. If she has none of these, it is nothing to worry.
2. After you checked two more times, and its returning to normal is good.
3. The history of hospitalization and age are at present complicating factors. Do watch out for recurrent infection, as severe infection could rarely present with hypothermia.
4. The body has a cyclical rhythm and temperature variation is normal. Watch out for symptoms, i told you earlier like confusion, slow breathing or high irritability.
As, it has returned to normal. Nothing to worry at present. Keep her warm, by wrapping her well and giving hot soup, usual diet, and good amount of fluids.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM

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