Question 1

i have persistent enlarged lymph nodes in my small intestines, i was diagnosed with illeus through a ct scan, i have anemia, low grade fevers no weigh?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: You obviously have seen doctors for your issues. The ones who have examined you are in a much better position to advise, than any one on HealthTap. Your issues warrants additional history, physical examination, review of tests and images and may be more tests.

Question 2

can anemia cause a low grade fever and chills with fatigue?

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Anemia: Anemia will commonly cause fatigue, but fever and chills are more common signs of infection or inflammation.

Other sx's of anemia:
 loss of energy
 rapid heart beat
shortness of breath and headache
difficulty concentrating
paleness
insomnia
leg cramps
dizziness

Question 3

would it be possible for a body to have adjusted to autoimmune hemolytic anemia over time. i have had fatigue, low grade fevers, positive coombs test, and an alarming drop in blood levels after surgery not losing much. labs come back low normal.

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Autoimmune hemolytic: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, after being treated, may still smolder along at low blood hemoglobin.  The body can adapt to a wide range of serum hemoglobin levels, but please see your hematologist to be sure your anemia is optimally controlled

Question 4

can anemia cause low grade fever everyday..specially on exertion.?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: Anemia does not cause fever, but many diseases cause both anemia and fever. This warrants investigation by a physician.

Question 5

i get low grade fevers at night only. fatigue, dizziness, tired, rapid heartbeat. i have been diagnosed with prediabetes, high cholostoral and anemia?

Accepted Answer

Further tests!: Your diagnoses don't explain your symptoms. Since it's not normal to have nighttime fevers, you need further testing. Please see your doc again and find out why you are sick. If you aren't satisfied with the answer, consider getting a second opinion.

Question 6

consistent low grade fever for over 2 weeks. pcos, anemia, anxiety, deppprision, tooth abcess, acne under my chin that won't go away. been on clindmaycin?

Accepted Answer

Mix of problems: You have a mix of different problems here -- some which are chronic, and others which are more acute.  Both need attention.  Your low grade fever may well relate to your tooth abscess -- is a dentist treating you?  Antibiotics alone without dental treatment will likely not eliminate the infection or the fever.  The other issues can be addressed via your primary care physician and psychiatrist.

Question 7

what are the signs of leukemia. similar to anemia but how do you differentiate ? i have for months been up and down with flu symptoms 
low grade fever daily every evening 
light headed 
bruise easily with slight contact on legs 
short of breath

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : Leukemia could cause this, but much less likely than several other things. Given your location (South Africa) -- depending in part on lifestyle etc -- things that come to mind are tuberculosis, malaria, parasitic infestation, and various other chronic infections. HIV and syphilis are possible, depending on sexual risks. Lymphoma and other cancers aside from leukemia. See a doctor soon. Good luck!

Question 8

my mcv, mch, mchc and hemoglobin all a bit low. rdw a bit high. according to my dr, mild anemia. could that be all? or something else too?

Accepted Answer

"Mild anemia?": Being "mildly anemic" is like being "a little bit pregnant." You need to find the cause. If this is thalassemia minor, you need to know before you marry someone else who has it and have a child with an unexpected grave birth defect. If this is "mild iron deficiency", the cause needs to be found -- anything from heavy monthly losses to ill-advised vegetarianism to a bleeding ulcer or tumor.

Question 9

i have anemia of chronic disease. she told me my level was 100. level of what? what is normal? is at a little low or a lot?

Accepted Answer

Level: I need more information. I do not know what your level means either without the labs.

Question 10

can it be dangerous if your ferittin is only 4 ml at age 19 and have had constant anemia for over a year? what could be causeing it all to be low?

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Low iron: For some reason your iron stores are low - ferritin is the "iron warehouse" of the body. Either u are losing iron (heavy periods?) or not getting enough in your diet. Some vegetarians for example don't eat enough foods with iron in them. Certainly u need this problem to be solved because iron is essential for blood cell production and anemia is no fun. Hopefully your primary doc can figure it out.

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I have persistent enlarged lymph nodes in my small intestines, i was diagnosed with illeus through a ct scan, i have anemia, low grade fevers no weigh?

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Can anemia cause a low grade fever and chills with fatigue?

A member asked:

Would it be possible for a body to have adjusted to autoimmune hemolytic anemia over time. i have had fatigue, low grade fevers, positive coombs test, and an alarming drop in blood levels after surgery not losing much. labs come back low normal.

A member asked:

Can anemia cause low grade fever everyday..specially on exertion.?

A member asked:

I get low grade fevers at night only. fatigue, dizziness, tired, rapid heartbeat. i have been diagnosed with prediabetes, high cholostoral and anemia?

A member asked:

Consistent low grade fever for over 2 weeks. pcos, anemia, anxiety, deppprision, tooth abcess, acne under my chin that won't go away. been on clindmaycin?

A member asked:

What are the signs of leukemia. similar to anemia but how do you differentiate ? i have for months been up and down with flu symptoms low grade fever daily every evening light headed bruise easily with slight contact on legs short of breath

A member asked:

My mcv, mch, mchc and hemoglobin all a bit low. rdw a bit high. according to my dr, mild anemia. could that be all? or something else too?

A member asked:

I have anemia of chronic disease. she told me my level was 100. level of what? what is normal? is at a little low or a lot?

A member asked:

Can it be dangerous if your ferittin is only 4 ml at age 19 and have had constant anemia for over a year? what could be causeing it all to be low?

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