My average body temperature is 96.5... is that normal? ?

Question

Please only answer if you experience the same thing and or are a medical professional. I am also an Endomorph (if that has anything to do with it).

Thank you!

Answer 1

It's a little low. It should be at about 98. Drink more water and less sugary drinks.

Answer 2

It's within the range of normal

Answer 3

That is a little low, 98.6 is normal, and oral can run a degree lower and rectal can be a little higher, but every one is different, if you are feeling fine I don't think I would worry about it, you really should discuss this with your family doctor if you have any real concerns, good luck.  

Answer 4

Are you sure you don't mean 98.5? Because that is more than 2 degrees less than normal.

Mine usually runs about 98 degrees, but I've never seen one that low consistently.

Answer 5

Yes it is normal. The average human temperature is said to be 98.6F so it is within the range of normal. And i dont think it's anything to worry about.

Answer 6

98.6 degrees is only an AVERAGE that was calculated over 50 years ago. Today, most physicians agree that the tempertaure of a human can range anywhere from where your at all the way up to 100. Anything that is 100 degrees or more and sustains at that level for a while means your body is fighting infection.