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99 What is a normal temperature?" The normal temperature range varies, depending on the method you use: Method Normal temperature range Armpit 36.5°C - 37.2°C (97.8°F - 99°F) Mouth 35.5°C - 37.2°C …
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… Condition Basics What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A body temperature below normal can be a sign of …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's easy to get cold quickly if you are outside in wet, windy, or cold weather. Cold temperature exposure can also happen if you … in them. An abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia) occurs when the body loses heat …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone … use of scented toilet paper, scented soap, or ointments (such as those that contain … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Make an Appointment Based on your answers, the problem …
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… Condition Basics What is rectal prolapse? In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of … when you strain to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older female …
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… area. Discharge from the vagina or penis. Rectal or genital bleeding. Anal tears or … gonorrhea , chlamydia , syphilis , or HIV . Rectal problems, including constipation, pain, … or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or rectal area. An injury to the vagina or …
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… Overview You may be able to push a rectal prolapse back into place as soon as it … that the cold doesn't damage the skin. If the rectal tissue cannot be inserted easily into … anus, see your doctor. Related Information Rectal Prolapse Credits Current as of: March …
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… Overview The basal body temperature (BBT) is a person's at-rest … can you predict when you will ovulate? Your body temperature dips a bit just before your …
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… are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. … column of numbers that represent your temperature, in tenths of a degree, on any … is Celsius: In the first square of your temperature column, write 37.5°. In the square …
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… serious illnesses, such as measles or scarlet fever (strep throat with rash). Generalized … by flu-like symptoms, such as a headache, chills, fever, body aches, and stiffness. A … sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as …
