Question 1

i have an fever of unknown origins for 13 days. we suspect it's some kind of infection. standard tests have been done (blood test for viruses etc), chest x-ray. what other tests can i discuss with my gp to find the root cause of my mystery illness?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: Although true fevers of unknown origin are considered by some to be fevers  of 3 weeks duration that are undiagnosed while being tested in a hospital or as an outpatient for at least 2days, I recommend that you consult a specialist in infectious diseases for evaluation at this time. Appropriate and thorough testing will be done. Many such fevers turn out to be from noninfectious causes.

Question 2

what could cause reoccurring fevers with no other symptoms?

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Periodic fevers: There are conditions where a fever may occur on a regular basis time wise-called periodic fever syndromes.These are complicated and you should discuss these with the pediatrician.

Question 3

what diseases could cause a child to have a fevers for 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Infections: It is always very concerning when a  neonate has fever. 
At this age it raises concerns as infants do not have a fully developed immune system , and it could be a severe infection.
If your 2 week old has fever over 100.5 rectal  you need to go se your baby's doc or go to the E.R.

Question 4

what causes fever?

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Fever is like..: Fever is like an alarm. It is set off in your brain as a response of something that is "bothering" your body, something that your body is detecting is not right. Examples of triggers are infections, inflammations of joints and tissues, cancer, allergies. In summary, any potential insult that is out of the normal healthy state of your body can cause fever.

Question 5

does fever causes tension?

Accepted Answer

Hyper tension?: Not sure what you mean by "tension". If you mean hypertension (high blood pressure) then yes, Fevers can cause spikes in blood pressure. This is because any illness causes inflammation and stress on the body which can affect heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose and many other things.

Question 6

what causes fever in a child?

Accepted Answer

Countless: There are countless causes for fever in a child. Teething in infants and common infections are highest on the list at this age bracket. Remember that fever is not  a dangerous or bad thing for your child. Its simply a weapon your body uses to fight the problem. Fever is a normal reaction to illness. Most fevers are caused by benign issues, see your pcp in order to find the root cause of the fever.

Question 7

what in your body actually causes a fever?

Accepted Answer

Brain regulator: Your body temperature is regulated by an area in your brain called the hypothalamus. Blood flows past this area constantly & the sensors decide from that input whether you need to perspire & release heat or generate fever to speed your metabolism & fight an illness.

Question 8

can adrenal issues cause low grade fevers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both adrenal insufficiency as well as pheochromocytoma have low grade fevers as part of their symptom cluster.

Question 9

what causes a fever with no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Extensive physical exercise will generate elevation of body temperatures, and any form of inflammation, whether infectious or not.

Question 10

what could cause a recurring low rate fever?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Some infectious, some inflammatory, some neoplastic.  If the symptoms last for any length of time, the person should see a doctor especially if loss of appetite, weight loss, sweats and other symptoms occur.  Hope it goes away.

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I have an fever of unknown origins for 13 days. we suspect it's some kind of infection. standard tests have been done (blood test for viruses etc), chest x-ray. what other tests can i discuss with my gp to find the root cause of my mystery illness?

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What could cause reoccurring fevers with no other symptoms?

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What diseases could cause a child to have a fevers for 2 weeks?

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