Normal body temperature varies between 36.1 ° C and 37.2 ° C, with oscillations throughout the day that normally do not exceed 0.6ºC. Body temperature is lower in the morning, then increases during the day and peaks at the beginning of the night.
The body temperature ideal should be around the 36.5 ° C, although it is considered normal until 37,2ºC. That goes for adults, babies and children.
When the body temperature is between 37.3 ° C and 37.8 ° C, the person is considered to have a febrícula. If the temperature is above 37.8 ° C, it is fever.
Fevers that are around 40ºC or more can cause confusion, delusions and convulsions, especially in infants and children.
As long as the temperature does not exceed 40 ° C, there are no serious health risks. However, if the temperature exceeds 41 ° C, it may cause seizures. Above 43 ° C, it can even lead to death.
The increase in body temperature to above normal values is called hyperthermia, while the hypothermia occurs when the central temperature drops below 35 ° C.
The human being needs that its internal temperature is constant and close to 37ºC to guarantee its metabolic functions. Minor changes in core body temperature are enough to interfere with metabolic and enzymatic functions, impairing the functioning of the body.
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