A persistent temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius in a child may not be normal; the cause should be investigated and symptomatic treatment should be administered.
A three-year-old child has a body temperature of around 37.5 degrees Celsius and has been experiencing this for two days. Along with mild diarrhea and feverishness in the limbs and abdomen, what could this be?
The normal body temperature range for premature babies is 36.3 to 37.2°C, with rectal temperature slightly higher. Temperature fluctuations may be normal physiological changes or signs of illness, so it is important to observe other symptoms and consult a doctor.