When to Visit a Doctor
Although low body temperature is not the best thing to happen to your baby, in situations where the body temperature of your child is way below 32 OC, then this is a severe case of hypothermia that requires urgent medical attention. Upon registering this drop in body temperature, contact your doctor so the child can receive medical care. Failure to immediately contact a healthcare provider can result in life-threatening situations, fatal problems, or even organ failure in the affected child.
Whether your baby’s temperature drops during the day or at night, you must seek medical attention. This is because temperatures taken from the armpit are not always accurate, and rectal temperatures should be taken under medical supervision by a doctor. Although certain preventive measures seem to work well, it is always recommended that regarding babies, seeking a doctor’s advice is very important.
Conclusion
Taking temperature changes is of utmost importance, especially when the child has underlying health risk factors including a history of breathing problems, premature birth, or infection. Upon noticing a drop in body temperature, seek immediate medical attention for the baby to get the appropriate treatment.
References
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK410087/
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001160.htm
[4] https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/medication-treatments/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia
[5] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508