My Son Had Symptoms Of A Cold Lethargic Sore Throat

Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 2020

Question: my son had symptoms of a cold lethargic sore throat congested looking pale but his temp has been between 96.3-97.5 since yesterday. he says the thermometer is broken cuz he doesnt feel cold but this morning after eating said his hands felt cold .

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

my son had symptoms of a cold lethargic sore throat congested looking pale but his temp has been between 96.3-97.5 since yesterday. he says the thermometer is broken cuz he doesnt feel cold but this morning after eating said his hands felt cold .

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
He is having normal body temperature.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think you have to worry much about body temperature 96.3- 97.5 F° . This doesn't show any health problem and is quite normal body temperature.
The signs of sorethroat and congestion may be related to flu or common cold.
If you think that thermometer is broken you can buy another one . He can have cold hands but elevated body temperature and if he is having flu or common cold you may need a thermometer to check his body temperature.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

he says that sometimes he will check his temperture when he isnt sick and its 96 or 97 thats normal? i didnt say i think the thermometer is broken i think its fine hes saying that becuase he doesnt feel cold . its rare for him to have a cold without a fever so i was concerned

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is quite normal.

Detailed Answer:
Having body temperature 96 or 97 F° is quite normal.
It is also possible to have flu or cold without fever ,in mild cases of flu or cold your body can fight it without elevating the body temperature.
You should not get worried about it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D