What Does A Rectal Thermometer Look Like- 56 Questions Answered

Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

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Dr. Tanmay Roy General Physician | Delhi

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Nowadays Digital thermometers are being replaced at an advance rate than conventional ones because of faster results and better accuracy. So Digital ones are better nowadays. Thank you for asking. Hop ... Read More

Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

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Dr. Harshad Verma Pediatrician | Ajmer

Do no take oral temp. Take in armpit. ... Read More

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I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam Pediatrician | Bangalore

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No, what you record is the actual temperature. Fever is more than 99.4 deg F ... Read More

3 days ago, I was feeling feverish so I used the thermometer orally. Later, I got to know that it was used by a family member a few months ago to take underarm measurement. They had not disinfected it at that time. I'm feeling feverish everyday now since 4 days and have a cold along with swollen tonsils and neck pain. What do I do.

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice. i am not in pain ,neither am i having difficulty in anything.

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Dr. Ravindra Chhajed General Physician | Pune

It may be prolapse piles. I can suggest treatment for the same. ... Read More

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice.

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Dr. Radhika Homoeopath | Pune

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If you are in very much pain and discomfort please consult a doctor. Because after examination,one can decide the treatment for you. ... Read More

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

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Dr. Nasimur Riaz Diabetologist | Guwahati

HICKS Thermometer ... Read More

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

Oral temperature?? Any specific time ... Read More

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

It’s could be some error issue , use mercury thermometers. And share values too if variation ... Read More

Hi doc, My son is seven months old. I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home.

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Dr. Srutha Keerthi Pediatrician | Warangal

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Yes digital thermometer are being used more frequently these days U can safely use ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen and in 1 empty vessel I can find some mercury particle. I have washed that bowl with dishwashing liquid. Is it safe to cook food again in that vessel now. And what are the risk of mercury particle from thermometer

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

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Dr. Alpana Meena Pediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

No Just make sure no glass particle or mercury is on floor ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer broke on kitchen slab and some food was cooking there and some food was kept there. Some empty untensils was also there. I collected all the mercury particles and clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Can I use that 1 bowl in which mercury particle has fallen after cleaning with dishwashing liquid. And I heard that m

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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

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Kindly connect ... Read More

My child broke thermometer in his mouth.. he immediately threw it out . All the tiny mercury pieces glasses were lying on the bed.. what should I do.. is it dangerous. Made him gargle, vomit..

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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal Pediatrician | Raipur

Please consult immediately to the pediatrician once ... Read More

So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home. Which thermometer gives you the most accurate reading? I was using Dr.morepen, it started glitching. And is it normal for a 7 month old baby to urinate less frequently during summer, he prespires though. I give him water too. How much water should i give him?

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Dr. Shradha Shikhare-Shinde Pediatrician | Pune

Feed the baby well Small amount but frequently during summer to prevent dehydration ... Read More

Can any doctor diagnose rectal prolapse just by looking at the anus through torch and asking to cough? If rectum does not come outside while coughing can he still diagnose it?

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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By straining/ coughing in squatting position is ideal to detect rectal prolapse ... Read More

I have full thickness rectal prolapse but it only comes out while straining. It does not comes while coughing. I have my medicals in which they will ask me to bend down, cough and they will see my anal region with torch. Can anyone gets an idea that i have rectal prolapse without knowing my history or by just looking at anus with torch and asking m

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Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Kindly consult ... Read More

I got fever 99.7 in thermometer reading. Can I take paracetamol to get some relief? Do you have any suggestion?

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Dr. Sahana General Practitioner | Mumbai

Yes u can take calpol500mg one stat ... Read More

How long we have to keep mercury thermometer in mouth to get right temperature? I usually keep 1 to 1.5 mins. Please suggest

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Dr. Gaurav Gautam General Physician | Ranchi

For better results keep it for 3 min if it's a manual thermometer. If it's a digital one then keep till the device beeps. ... Read More

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

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Hello doctor Fever thermometer temperature starts from 98.5 when I onn .. and than its down to 94 and finally after minute it's ending to same as it is 98.5 pls tell .. Whether it's working or not how to findout becoz yesterday in same meter I was in 100.4 to 102 . And used dolo tabs and went hospital also . But sudden my thermometer ending

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Dr. Nabarun Dhar General Physician | Guwahati

It’s normal ... Read More

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

Asked for Male, 31 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

2 minutes ... Read More

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Pradeepti Nayak General Physician | Noida

The temperature recorded in the oral cavity is more accurate. It does not change with intake of food unless you hold it in your mouth while taking the temperature. The temperature recording in the axi ... Read More

Can anyone tell whether a person is suffering from rectal prolapse or not without asking him to strain or cough. Can it be diagnosed just by looking anus from torch.

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Dr. S P Jindal Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ajmer

Not by doing so, but it appears on straining ... Read More

Hi, I'm looking for a surgical gastroenterologist. Its related to rectal prolapse. My anus (butt hole) is in upward direction which i believe should be inwards direction.

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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani General Physician | Ahmedabad

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Best option is to visit a nearby surgeon in person immediately ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

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Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

Don't worry ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

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Dr. Anindita Saha General Physician | Agartala

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No no ..nothing will happen. ... Read More

I had my medical for indian air force scheduled for tomorrow. Im suffering from rectal prolapse for eight years. In medicals the doctor will only check for piles. Will he be able to diagnose rectal PROLPASE just by looking at anus through torch. I will operate it before joining if declared fit.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist | Thane

If they ask to strain, then yes. If they don't ask you to strain at stool, rectal prolapse will not be diagnosed. ... Read More

My Digital thermometer... Is slight thrown on floor... But it didn't broke... Can I use it again? Or now it's harmful to use

Asked for Female, 28 Years 210 Views v

Dr. C Saxena Pediatrician | Delhi

Probably not, just clean it with a spirit swab and use again . The readings would probably ensure you it's working. ... Read More

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Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

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I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice. i am not in pain ,neither am i having difficulty in anything.

I think i have a partial or early rectal prolapse , it was there for as long as i can remember but got to know about the condition recently , i thought it was normal for the rectal opening to look like that. need an expert advice.

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

Hi doc, My son is seven months old. I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home.

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen and in 1 empty vessel I can find some mercury particle. I have washed that bowl with dishwashing liquid. Is it safe to cook food again in that vessel now. And what are the risk of mercury particle from thermometer

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

My child broke thermometer in his mouth.. he immediately threw it out . All the tiny mercury pieces glasses were lying on the bed.. what should I do.. is it dangerous. Made him gargle, vomit..

So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?

Can any doctor diagnose rectal prolapse just by looking at the anus through torch and asking to cough? If rectum does not come outside while coughing can he still diagnose it?

I got fever 99.7 in thermometer reading. Can I take paracetamol to get some relief? Do you have any suggestion?

How long we have to keep mercury thermometer in mouth to get right temperature? I usually keep 1 to 1.5 mins. Please suggest

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

Can anyone tell whether a person is suffering from rectal prolapse or not without asking him to strain or cough. Can it be diagnosed just by looking anus from torch.

Hi, I'm looking for a surgical gastroenterologist. Its related to rectal prolapse. My anus (butt hole) is in upward direction which i believe should be inwards direction.

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

I had my medical for indian air force scheduled for tomorrow. Im suffering from rectal prolapse for eight years. In medicals the doctor will only check for piles. Will he be able to diagnose rectal PROLPASE just by looking at anus through torch. I will operate it before joining if declared fit.

My Digital thermometer... Is slight thrown on floor... But it didn't broke... Can I use it again? Or now it's harmful to use

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