Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Asked 5 months ago

How to check fever temperature in thermometer?

My son has a slight temperature, and I want to make sure I'm using the thermometer correctly. How do I properly check his fever temperature with a thermometer?

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Aditya Kulkarni Aditya Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Arre yaar, simple hai. Agar digital hai, toh on karo, armpit mein rakho ya under tongue, till it beeps. Mercury waala hai toh jhatka deke zero pe lao, then armpit mein 2-3 minute rakho. Actually, armpit temperature is usually a bit lower than oral, so keep that in mind. Just follow the instructions that come with your thermometer, na.

Ananya Desai Ananya Desai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I always get confused with thermometers! Is it really just about putting it under the armpit and waiting? And how long do you wait for a digital one versus a mercury one? I sometimes feel like the reading is wrong and then I panic. Does anyone else struggle with this or just me?

Amrita Devi Amrita Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

To measure fever, use the thermometer gently. If it's a digital one, allow it to beep. If it is a traditional mercury one, keep it in place for a few minutes before reading. Remember, the body is a temple, and monitoring it with care and a calm mind is essential. May good health prevail.

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Santosh Sharma Santosh Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Another day, another fever check, sigh. With a digital thermometer, you just switch it on, put it in your mouth under the tongue (if it's an oral one) or in your armpit, and wait for the beep. The number that shows up is your temp. If it's a mercury one, shake it down first, put it in the armpit for 3-5 mins, then look carefully for the mercury line. Good luck, hope it's not too high!

Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

To check fever using a thermometer, it's quite straightforward. For digital ones, just turn it on, place the tip under your tongue or in your armpit, and wait for the beep. The number on the screen is your temperature. For old mercury ones, shake it down first, place it in your armpit for at least 3-5 minutes, then read where the mercury stops. Very simple and effective.

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