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Sometimes i get fever and headache around 5 pm and the fever fluctuates till 9 pm or so. i have a polyp in my sinus. could this be due to the polyp?

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Polyps do not cause : Nasal polyps by itself do not cause headaches and fever.But it may be associated with sinus infections which can cause fever and headache so have it checked and treated appropriately.

Answered 2/21/2013

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