Thermography

Thermography is like taking a picture, but instead of using normal light, we use a special camera that can see heat, called a thermal camera.

You know how when you look at a stove or a campfire, you can feel the heat? Well, that heat is called infrared radiation, and that is what the thermal camera sees.

The thermal camera takes a picture of an object, and each area of the picture is a different color based on how hot or cold it is. The hotter it is, the more red, orange or yellow it will be. The colder it is, the more blue or purple it will be.

Scientists use thermography to understand different things like how heat travels or how animals keep warm in the winter. But doctors also use it to check for health issues. By taking a thermographic picture of your body, the doctor can see areas that are hotter or colder than they should be. This can help the doctor find out if there are any problems, like inflammation or infections, or if a part of your body is not getting enough blood flow.

So, in short, thermography is like taking a picture with a special camera that shows how hot or cold something is, and doctors can use it to check for health problems in your body.