Question 1

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 2

frequent low-grade fever?

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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 3

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 4

is 100.5 a low grade fever ?

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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.

Question 5

low grade fever for 4 weeks, what to do?

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Undiagnosed viral dz: see you doctor; need work up for unknown viral infection or inflammatory process; must rule out connective tissue dz or illness.

Question 6

how can i fake a temporary low grade fever?

Accepted Answer

Malingering: The faking of medical symptoms for the sake of some benefit to you is known as malingering.  This is not something that many doctors are going to want to help you to do.

Question 7

can you have a low grade fever with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: The common cold (mild viral upper respiratory infection) is usually caused by the rhino or adeno virus.  Common cold symptoms generally include cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, and mild fever.  However, a more acute onset and severe sxs including body aches and high fever is likely due to the flu (influenza virus).  More persistent or severe sxs can be sign of a bacterial infection.

Question 8

what number is considered  a low grade fever?

Accepted Answer

Less than 100.4 : Less than 38 degrees celsius or 100.4 degrees farenheit is considered low grade.

Question 9

what could cause a low grade fever in 6 wk olds?

Accepted Answer

Different infections: Viral infection is  often the cause but there is also a possibility of bacterial infection, e.g., urinary tract infection.  The infant has to be seen by primary care doctor.

Question 10

what temperature is a low grade fever considered?

Accepted Answer

100.2 degrees orless: 38 degrees celcius or 100.4 degrees f is considered the temperature above low grade.

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