Doctor dispels popular misconception about body temperature

Russian otorhinolaryngologist, candidate of medical sciences, Anna Kolesnikova revealed the normal body temperature on air of one of Russian channels, Report informs.

The average temperature limits have long been expanded, she said.

"Normal human body temperature should vary within 35.5 degrees to 37.5 degrees Celsius," said Kolesnikova.

The physician noted that the body temperature can rise after eating, physical and emotional stress, in the summer, in the afternoon.

"You need to understand that the temperature during the day can vary up to 0.6 degrees with minimum values ​​in sleep and early in the morning. The peak is noted at 16 and 18 hours," the doctor explained.

Kolesnikova concluded that the armpit, mouth, forehead, external auditory canal, and rectum are suitable for measuring temperature.