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What Causes Low Body Temprature While On Treatment For Flu?
Had the flu going on 4 days now, temp on day one was 101.9. started getting better then hit me again sweating heavily at night. My temp was 96.7 and now its 96.3 .. been drinking Pedialyte and can keep food down. But worried about my temp being so low.
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Hello,
Profuse sweating has the property of cooling your body and hence your temperature is down.This temperature is slightly low but is not alarming and perfectly normal.
Keep taking fluids to keep yourself well hydrated.
Since it is already 4 days of your flu,you should be all right soon.
Thanks
Profuse sweating has the property of cooling your body and hence your temperature is down.This temperature is slightly low but is not alarming and perfectly normal.
Keep taking fluids to keep yourself well hydrated.
Since it is already 4 days of your flu,you should be all right soon.
Thanks
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