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Father of a 4 yr 7 m old girl3 years ago

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Why My daughter's head(backside) is heating up maximum time? When I am measuring her body temp that's appropriately 97-98 degree Ferenheit.what is the reason and what to do for it please guide.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. in small babies the head will be warmer always In small babies the head will be having largest surface area so there will be more blood supply and palms and soles will also have more blood supply there will be sweating to regulate body temperature it is not fever

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