Almost everyone, even children, knows that our body’s temperature rises and often serves as an indicator of the disease itself. But few people know about the opposite situation, when a person has a lowered body temperature , the reasons for which, at first glance, are not clear. Often, this condition is not paid due attention. And completely in vain. Moreover, it is much easier to notice a high temperature than one that does not reach the norm. By the way, the temperature of 36.6 - 36.9 degrees is considered to be normal human body temperature. Although there are cases of individual deviations in one direction or another in absolutely healthy people. This can be considered normal, associated with the characteristics of the body.
However, like any other ailment, a lowered body temperature has its own symptoms, by which you can determine the condition of the patient and begin to provide assistance.
- severe malaise and weakness;
- characteristic drowsiness, which is difficult to fight;
- increased nervous state;
- mental and physical reactions are inhibited.
Having noticed the manifestation of these symptoms, first of all, the temperature needs to be measured and if its decrease has been confirmed, urgent measures must be taken.
A person suffering from a low temperature should be warmed as soon as possible and a doctor should be called immediately.
Why low body temperature? First of all, you need to answer this question, that is, try to find the reason, which lies in the violation of the thermoregulation of the body. By itself, the thermoregulation of the body is a certain mechanism that ensures the maintenance of body temperature within normal limits. According to scientists, three types of body thermoregulation can be distinguished:
- type of chemical thermoregulation
Thanks to this type, a person is able to survive at low ambient temperatures. Chemical thermoregulation is the increased production of heat in the body.
- type of physical thermoregulation
Thanks to this type, a person is able to adapt to temperature extremes of his environment. Physical thermoregulation is the conservation of heat by the body due to sweating and vasodilation.
- type of behavioral thermoregulation
Instinct. The desire of a person to move to a more favorable temperature environment. This type of person has from birth.
Decreased body temperature. Causes:
- hypothermia of the body caused by a violation of the behavioral type of thermoregulation, for example, under the influence of alcohol intoxication ;
- violation or weakening of the functions of the immune system, for example, as a result of a serious illness;
- poisoning;
- anemia;
- strict diet. As a rule, those wishing to lose weight exclude from their diet foods containing fats and carbohydrates;
- the use of drugs such as sleeping pills and antidepressants;
- thyroid dysfunction;
- unhealthy endocrine system;
- chronic fatigue;
- state of pregnancy;
- a state of severe stress, accompanied by prolonged vasodilation;
- the occurrence of serious diseases, for example, a brain tumor.
Recently, the main contingent that is faced with a similar problem is young girls who are eager to lose weight. What the ladies just do not go in the fight against extra pounds. Depriving your body of the fuel that it should receive from products containing fats and carbohydrates, champions of a slender figure gradually deplete it and lead to various health problems. As a result of hungry diets, your thermometer can record a very deplorable result - a lowered body temperature, the causes of which can be very serious.
So, if a condition such as a lowered body temperature occurs, the causes of which will only be finally determined by the doctor, you should immediately contact him.