Question 1

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 2

low grade fever every day for 3 weeks 97.0 and 99.5?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever is a sign of infection usually. Most viral illnesses will resolve on their own in 2-3 days but ongoing fevers even low grade should not be taken lightly. Go see your physician now to determine the cause

Question 3

what can cause a low grade fever every 7 to 10 days?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What's low grade? Recurring fever is usually a sign of a significant problem, especially if you have other symptoms or problems. Some infections such as malaria can do this, relapsing mediterranean fever (rare). Some inflammatory condition even like rheumatoid arthritis can do it. Some cancers like lymphoma come to mind. If you feel fine, some people just have higher 'normal" temperatures.

Question 4

i am suffering from low grade fever at every night which goes off by taking brufen it is happening from last 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Check Up: Any abnormal health event that lasts more than a week should be reviewed with your MD. A good exam is needed to help determine the cause. Make sure to inform your MD if you live in a dorm setting or have had recent travel especially if outside the USA. Good luck!

Question 5

is it possible for low igg1, 2, 4 to cause cyclical chills/low grade fever every 5th day on the dot?  every other test is negative.

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: You want to visit an infectious disease expert. There may be something else going on. Ask for ESR and additional testing.

Question 6

having low grade fever every day and eyes burning. pollution?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Pollution can't cause fever. See an internist soon.

Question 7

my 12 year old son keeps on getting low grade fever every month or so since he was a child .he will only has low grade fever for 2days and then he is ok ,he doesnt have fmf.im worried as he lost 10 kg but yet he is taller  is it puberty or sth else?

Accepted Answer

ENT surgeon: Some children recover with removal of tonsils, even without any obvious sign of inflammation on the tonsils. It would be prudent to consult an ENT doctor.
Wish you and your son good health!

Question 8

my 2 yr old son has low grade fever  every night for 3 days.. and have green color stool. what can be the cause of it? no other symptoms aside from it

Accepted Answer

Viral illness: Most likely a viral illness...Low grade temp and off color stools. Just observe and if he is getting worse then have him seen.

Question 9

19, been sick for 3 days, low grade fever every day, stuffy nose, almost uncontrollable cough, taking motrin, why won't my fever go away tho?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A primary care doctor can check to see if there is a bad cold (viral infection), a strep throat (bacterial, needs antibiotics), a sinus infection, allergies in the nose and sinuses, infection or wheezing in the lungs (might need asthma treatment or antibiotics), etc...  Usually, fever more than 3 days can mean influenza, or can be another bacterial or viral infection.

Question 10

low grade fever every afternoon since june (99.8-100.5). pcp-not infectious. rheum-not autoimmune. oncology-not my breast ca. witw?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: It may help you to know that it's common for patients to get a second opinion, and most doctors are comfortable with the request.

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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

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Low grade fever every day for 3 weeks 97.0 and 99.5?

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What can cause a low grade fever every 7 to 10 days?

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I am suffering from low grade fever at every night which goes off by taking brufen it is happening from last 7 days?

A member asked:

Is it possible for low igg1, 2, 4 to cause cyclical chills/low grade fever every 5th day on the dot? every other test is negative.

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Having low grade fever every day and eyes burning. pollution?

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My 12 year old son keeps on getting low grade fever every month or so since he was a child .he will only has low grade fever for 2days and then he is ok ,he doesnt have fmf.im worried as he lost 10 kg but yet he is taller is it puberty or sth else?

A member asked:

My 2 yr old son has low grade fever every night for 3 days.. and have green color stool. what can be the cause of it? no other symptoms aside from it

A member asked:

19, been sick for 3 days, low grade fever every day, stuffy nose, almost uncontrollable cough, taking motrin, why won't my fever go away tho?

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Low grade fever every afternoon since june (99.8-100.5). pcp-not infectious. rheum-not autoimmune. oncology-not my breast ca. witw?

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