Low body temperature: causes
Sooner or later, everyone faces an increased body temperature. But the degree also tends to fall, below the normal limit. Why is the temperature dropping and how can I get it back? Read this article and find out everything.
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Causes of low body temperature 
Temperature is the first indicator of the health of the body. If an increase in the thermometer indicates inflammatory processes, then what does the body want to report by reducing this indicator?
Reasons for a decrease in body temperature:
- prolonged exposure to the cold;
- strong nervous shock;
- prolonged stress;
- prostration;
- a sharp drop in sugar levels;
- shock;
- alcoholic poisoning;
- depletion of the body, too little weight, strict diets;
- lack of sleep;
- brain disease;
- low hemoglobin content in the blood;
- dystonia;
- burns;
- HIV;
- loss of large amounts of blood;
- pregnancy;
- avitaminosis especially the disadvantage gland and vitamin C;
- post operating period;
- incorrect medication intake, self-medication;
- activation of chronic diseases;
- diseases of the thyroid or adrenal glands.
Low temperature symptoms:
- chills;
- fainting;
- darkening in the eyes;
- dizzy;
- limbs grow numb or cold;
- cold sweat;
- pale skin and mucous membranes;
- nausea;
- general weakness, drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- Difficulty focusing your gaze
- panic, incomprehensible anxiety.
These signals of the body cannot be ignored - timely medical assistance will help to avoid irreparable harm to the body.
Low body temperature in a child 
In addition to the reasons indicated just above, a reduced temperature in childhood can also be caused by the following factors:
- premature baby;
- a baby in the first few days of life, since childbirth is a strong stress not only for the mother's body;
- the use of vasoconstrictor drugs;
- during puberty, hypothermia can be caused by a hormonal surge;
- the body has not yet established a thermoregulation system;
- head trauma, damage to the pituitary gland;
- avitominosis, malnutrition.
Low fever in childhood is usually expressed in the same way as in adults. You can only add:
- increased moodiness, the need for constant attention of adults;
- lack of appetite;
- weakness, lethargy;
- headache;
- desire to lie in an embrace with an adult, lack of interest in games.
Remember that children under 12 should not be rubbed with alcohol or vinegar. There is a risk of poisoning the baby.
Low body temperature during pregnancy 
It is generally accepted that a slight increase in rectal temperature is the first sign of pregnancy. But it also happens that the temperature of the expectant mother suddenly drops. This can be caused by:
- toxicosis;
- general weakness due to restructuring of the body;
- recession immunity;
- endocrinology ailments;
- hormone activity.
If the column of the thermometer shows 36 and above, then there is no reason for panic. Most likely this is the body's reaction to pregnancy... This is permissible in the first trimester, while there is a slight malaise.
If the state of health has significantly decreased or the thermometer gives an indicator of about 35 degrees - consult a specialist. Especially if this state of affairs lasts for several days.
It is not recommended to raise the body temperature during pregnancy on your own, without consulting a doctor. Remember that now you are responsible not only for yourself, but also for your life and health. baby.
What to do at low body temperature 
The main actions to increase the temperature indicator:
- put the patient to bed and wrap it up well, while the head and chest should be left without a blanket;
- insulate your feet with a heating pad or hot water bottles;
- apply warming up the legs in a hot bath, it is better if the water is knee-deep;
- you can add essential oils of conifers or mustard to the water;
- hot tea with jam or honey;
- decoction of herbs (St. John's wort, mint, lemon balm) or raspberries;
- tincture of echinacea, ginseng;
- hot coffee with cinnamon and cardamom;
- make the patient laugh, a positive attitude is very important here.
Emergency methods of raising the temperature:
- dissolve a couple of drops of iodine in a glass of water and let the patient drink;
- rub your armpits with burning substances - mustard, pepper;
- physical exercises.
