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A: Maybe, see a doctor though.! Although normal human body temperature is usually stated as 98.6 F (37 C) orally, it actually ranges from 97.5 to 98.8 F (36.4 to 37.1 C). Some people have temperatures in the 96 F range and feel fine. Your body temperature is not considered dangerously low until it is below 95 F (35 C).

Mild reductions in body temperature are often temporary and don't indicate a serious problem or condition. For example, your temperature normally is lower in the morning than in the evening. The most common cause of a lower-than-normal body temperature is exposure to cold. But occasionally, a low body temperature can indicate an underlying problem or condition, such as:

* Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

* Diabetes

* Adrenal gland insufficiency (Addison's disease)

* Hypothalamus dysfunction

* Liver failure

* Kidney failure

* Widespread infection (sepsis)

* Excessive use of alcohol or illicit drugs

* A side effect of certain medications, such as phenothiazines, barbiturates, opiates, clonidine, lithium and benzodiazepines

If your low body temperature persists, consult your doctor.

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