Question 1

why is fever such a common symptom in diseases? i need some advice.

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever is one way the body fights infections.

Question 2

is fever a symptom of pneumonia?

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Usually: However, cough, coughing fits, foul looking, foul smelling or blood streaked sputum, are not uncommon.

Question 3

is fever a  symptom of leukocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Signs of infection: Fever (temperature greater than 100.6 measured with a thermometer) and leukocytosis ( increased white blood cells on a cbc) are both signs of infection.

Question 4

how common is fever as a symptom for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Common.: A low grade temperature (high 99s to 100s) is common with diverticulitis.  Usually people have left lower abdominal pain (70% of people).  It is sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting (20-60%), constipation (50%), or diarrhea (25-35%).   However, if you have no fever, but have all the other symptoms, see your doctor, because you can still have diverticulitis without a temperature! cheers!

Question 5

are pins and needles a symptom of  q fever?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Neurologic manifestations of q-fever are uncommon outside of headache, and usually present as aseptic meningitis or encephalomyelitis, but symptoms of peripheral findings like "pins and needles" have been reported, although very rarely.

Question 6

what if you don't have fever as a symptom does that mean you don't have cystitis?

Accepted Answer

No relation: Cystitis is an inflamed bladder due to infection that can be painful and it can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys. It may also occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may also occur as a complication of another illness.

Question 7

my 3 year old girl is having 100.5 fever only is it normal to have only fever and not any other symptom and what should i give her?

Accepted Answer

Questionable fever: Temperature may be slightly elevated from activity. Push fluids and that should help decrease temp. If temp remains elevated give either tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.Observe for onset of symptoms or increase in temperature.

Question 8

is respiratory alkalosis a symptom of fevers?

Accepted Answer

No: Respiratory alkalosis is not a symptom. It is a rise in the blood ph that occurs when you breath fast. That often happens in illnesses that also cause fever. So it's a manifestation of the underlying illness, not a "symptom" of fever.

Question 9

is fever a symptom of aortic disection or aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes but acute sudden onset of chest pain is the most important symptom also findings on cardiac auscultation and blood pressure readings. What is your concern? Read this http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/442902_3

Question 10

what could be the reasons why you can have flu without fever? is it a symptom of having a problem with the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is differen: Viral infection affects people in different ways. Some people may not even have symptoms, others become very ill. The fever is the result of the body mounting an immune response to the viral invasion and may possibly be related to how much is viral load is as well as how the body handles the invasion.

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My 3 year old girl is having 100.5 fever only is it normal to have only fever and not any other symptom and what should i give her?

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Is respiratory alkalosis a symptom of fevers?

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