Question 1

what is the differential diagnosis for low grade fever in children since one month (99.3-99.8) with no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Normal child: A temperature below 100.5 is not considered a fever.  Any differential diagnosis would be more related to other symptoms than the temperature of 99.8 degrees.  Infants can get a temperature that high from over wrapping.

Question 2

can seasonal allergies cause low grade fever in children? specifically: tree pollen, sneezy, snotty runny nose, and a 99.4 temp.

Accepted Answer

Remember: 99.4 is not a fever. Anything above 100.4 degrees f is considered a fever. Allergies don't normally cause fevers unless  there is overlapping viral or bacterial illness , then it would

Question 3

what is considered to be a low grade fever ( degrees celcius)in adults and in children ?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Temp. Should be above 100 degrees farenheit.

Question 4

my 8 year old has just about evdry sign and symptom of delirium. hes had a low grade fever for oved 5 days now. and matchss about 80% of the causes of delirium. its friday night doc office is closed. should i wait it out or go to childrens hospital?

Accepted Answer

Delerium: With this symptom i usually suspect high fever, metabolic disorder, drug exposure or toxin, meningitis or encephalitis. If your child is fading in & out of coherent thought, i would have him seen now.

Question 5

5-year old with a low grade fever between 101 and 102 for 2 days.  cough.  healthy appetite.  no complaints in terms of throat, etc.  should we continue to treat with children's tylenol (acetaminophen) or see doctor?

Accepted Answer

Give another day : Most likely the child has an upper respiratory viral infection, which resolved in 5-7 days with symptomatic treatment only like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin. If fevers persists beyond a week, child should be examined for any secondary bacterial infection which generally needs antibiotics.

Question 6

is it urgent ? my son 7 years old developed prograssive itching rash red bumps , for 2 days on whole body. children's benadryl not working. low grade fever. fatigue. lack of appetite. no other symptoms. next step ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds: like a viral illness and there are many from Rubella to ECHO virus...a visit to your child's Pediatrician (or at least a phone contact to find out what viruses are active in your community) is necessary!

Hope this is helpful
BTW a cool corn starch bath may help the itch!
Dr Z

Question 7

i have ear pain in both ears that i would definitely consider a mild more towards moderate pain and a low grade fever. this has been going on for two days. would this be a double ear infection? do i need to see a doctor or let it go a little longer?

Accepted Answer

: Your call. Pain in both plus fever suggests an infection &amp; could be viral or bacterial. Viral would self heal over a short period but a bacterial infection might self heal over months (they did before antibiotics) but could become a complicated mess. When it bothers you enough go in. The only way to be sure &amp; see if treatment is needed is to have it looked at.

Question 8

frequent low-grade fever?

Accepted Answer

Questions : How high is the fever when measured with a thermometer? For how long has this been going on? Age? Other symptoms?  Have you seen a doctor for this? Not enough info in your question to answer it.

Question 9

is 99.5 a low grade fever ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Technically speaking, temperatures from 99.5 F to 100.9 or thereabouts are low-grade fevers. The next question is, "Is there any reason to worry about a low grade fever in a particular person?" The answer depends on the person's whole story, not just the person's temperature.

Question 10

is 100.5 a low grade fever ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Technically speaking, temperatures in the 100's are low-grade fevers. The next question is, "Is there any reason to worry about a low grade fever in a particular person?" The answer depends on the whole story, not just his or her temperature.

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What is the differential diagnosis for low grade fever in children since one month (99.3-99.8) with no other symptoms?

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Can seasonal allergies cause low grade fever in children? specifically: tree pollen, sneezy, snotty runny nose, and a 99.4 temp.

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What is considered to be a low grade fever ( degrees celcius)in adults and in children ?

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My 8 year old has just about evdry sign and symptom of delirium. hes had a low grade fever for oved 5 days now. and matchss about 80% of the causes of delirium. its friday night doc office is closed. should i wait it out or go to childrens hospital?

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5-year old with a low grade fever between 101 and 102 for 2 days. cough. healthy appetite. no complaints in terms of throat, etc. should we continue to treat with children's tylenol (acetaminophen) or see doctor?

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Is it urgent ? my son 7 years old developed prograssive itching rash red bumps , for 2 days on whole body. children's benadryl not working. low grade fever. fatigue. lack of appetite. no other symptoms. next step ?

A member asked:

I have ear pain in both ears that i would definitely consider a mild more towards moderate pain and a low grade fever. this has been going on for two days. would this be a double ear infection? do i need to see a doctor or let it go a little longer?

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Frequent low-grade fever?

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Is 99.5 a low grade fever ?

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Is 100.5 a low grade fever ?

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