Question 1

can iv antibiotics cause fever?

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Rarely but...: There is an uncommon reaction to drugs called drug fever.  The mechanism is unknown. The fever usually goes away after the drug has been stopped.

Question 2

can taking an antibiotic cause a fever and chills?

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Fever: Unusual, but killing of bacteria with release of their products into the circulation can produce fever. Commonly seen with syphilis or other diseases due to spirochaetes.  There is also immune reconstitution syndrome seen in patients with aids who are begun on antiretroviral treatment.  More likely, however, is that the antibiotic is not effective and the infection is progressing.

Question 3

my dr ask me to record my fever cause i said it's a roller coaster it may take a bit to figure this out on antibiotics no relief can you die from this?

Accepted Answer

33 yo: It would be highly unlikely for a 33yo being followed by a doctor and on antibiotics to die from an infection.  Without knowing what infection you are suffering form,etc. we cannot give you much advice other than keep discussing  and following up with your Dr.  Get well soon.

Question 4

she has strep and is on 7th day of antibiotics, but her fever has returned. she has had fever at around 100.4 for almost 48 hours. what's likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Infection: strep infections take 7-10 days to be eradicated by antibiotics. Please wait 3 more days.

Question 5

i've had a fever  of 102.8 with pulse of 117. i had an infection and was given 2 antibiotics. fever went away & came back. er couldn't find the cause.

Accepted Answer

Admission : It's probably best you get admitted for a work up instead of just going to the ER. You could be bacteremic and not know since you leave the ER.

Question 6

will 2 episodes of mild acute cholangitis (from stone in cbd) within a span of 10 days, cause liver cirrhosis? the second time it was only mild fever which came at night and was gone by next morning after taking antibiotic. any chance of cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

: No, cirrhosis only develops in chronic liver disease which present year after year.
However, the gallbladder needs to be resected to prevent future infection which sometimes can be life threatening.

Question 7

my daughter has an"angine"caused by streptococcus a. she started antibiotic augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) (2doses till now) but still has  fever & it hurts when swallowng?

Accepted Answer

A little time: Be patient to give time for the antibiotics to work.  If no change in 24-48 hours call the doctor.

Question 8

i was prescribed cephalexin after passing a kidney stone due to kidney infection, and for the last 2 days, i've had a pretty significant neck pain/stiffness (no fever). can it be caused by the antibiotic? i also have a rash on my upper chest that looks li

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Rash neck pain: hello ~ this could be many things in a very wide differential diagnosis, but you are 30yo with head and neck pain and a rash I would advise that you go into the closest ER for evaluation and to rule out serious illness oK thanks

Question 9

can my chiari i cause long-term fever? i have had fever (37.6 - 38.4 degress celsius) since christmas. my fever debuted together with severe caugh that persisted for about 6 weeks. the caugh is gone (thanks to 3 different antibiotic treatments) but the fe

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Not Chiari: In Chiari malformation, a small part of the cerebellum protrudes through the bottom opening of the skull called the foramen magnum into the cervical spine where the spinal cord starts.  This can cause various neurological symptoms including headache.  But there is no connection at all between Chiari malformation and FEVER.  See your primary doctor to be evaluated.

Question 10

i took 3 doses of antibiotics due to fever and cough, i was having first day of my period too. the very next day my period stopped. what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Being sick: Being sick can affect your menstrual cycle. This could also just be normal variation one sees from time to time. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy. If you would like more menstrual cycle control consider starting birth control

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Can iv antibiotics cause fever?

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Can taking an antibiotic cause a fever and chills?

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My dr ask me to record my fever cause i said it's a roller coaster it may take a bit to figure this out on antibiotics no relief can you die from this?

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She has strep and is on 7th day of antibiotics, but her fever has returned. she has had fever at around 100.4 for almost 48 hours. what's likely cause?

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I've had a fever of 102.8 with pulse of 117. i had an infection and was given 2 antibiotics. fever went away & came back. er couldn't find the cause.

A member asked:

Will 2 episodes of mild acute cholangitis (from stone in cbd) within a span of 10 days, cause liver cirrhosis? the second time it was only mild fever which came at night and was gone by next morning after taking antibiotic. any chance of cirrhosis?

A member asked:

My daughter has an"angine"caused by streptococcus a. she started antibiotic augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) (2doses till now) but still has fever & it hurts when swallowng?

A member asked:

I was prescribed cephalexin after passing a kidney stone due to kidney infection, and for the last 2 days, i've had a pretty significant neck pain/stiffness (no fever). can it be caused by the antibiotic? i also have a rash on my upper chest that looks li

A member asked:

Can my chiari i cause long-term fever? i have had fever (37.6 - 38.4 degress celsius) since christmas. my fever debuted together with severe caugh that persisted for about 6 weeks. the caugh is gone (thanks to 3 different antibiotic treatments) but the fe

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I took 3 doses of antibiotics due to fever and cough, i was having first day of my period too. the very next day my period stopped. what is the cause?

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