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What Should Be Done For Low Body Temprature?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Mar 2014
Question: My 8 week old baby has a temp of 35.3. What should I do
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Yes it is on lower side.,but I suggest you to record it at regular intervals and make sure your termometer is giving correct reading. In the meantime wrap her well with warm clothes. Watch her activity/ feeding pattern/urine output. In case she is active nothing to worry. In case she appears lethargic or there is refusal of feed get her examined by pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query,let me know if you have any further question. Wishing your little XXXXXXX good health. God bless....
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Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (4 minutes later)
He is also wheezing. He has had a viral infection since last week
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up. Is he taking medication.
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Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (1 minute later)
No
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: I suggest you to get him examined by pediatrician. Physical examination along with some blood tests will be required. Hope this helps. Take care .
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What Should Be Done For Low Body Temprature?

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Relax,there is nothing to worry. Yes it is on lower side.,but I suggest you to record it at regular intervals and make sure your termometer is giving correct reading. In the meantime wrap her well with warm clothes. Watch her activity/ feeding pattern/urine output. In case she is active nothing to worry. In case she appears lethargic or there is refusal of feed get her examined by pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query,let me know if you have any further question. Wishing your little XXXXXXX good health. God bless....