Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Low Grade Fever?
Question: Hi,
I have a low grade fever that I can not seem to shake. It ranges from 99.0-99.5. Just high enough to feel like crap. I have taken cold medications but it just won't break, yet it never rises above 99.5. Someone told me it could be an abscess tooth, but I feel no toothache. I am assuming there could be a thousand causes of this so I guess what I want to know is how long is too long and time to go to the doctor?
I have a low grade fever that I can not seem to shake. It ranges from 99.0-99.5. Just high enough to feel like crap. I have taken cold medications but it just won't break, yet it never rises above 99.5. Someone told me it could be an abscess tooth, but I feel no toothache. I am assuming there could be a thousand causes of this so I guess what I want to know is how long is too long and time to go to the doctor?
Brief Answer:
I need details.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I need to know a few more things to help you better:
1. Since when are you having this temperature range?
2. What problems are you feeling?
3. I suppose you are a diabetic since you are on metformin so what is your blood sugar level?
4. Any burning in urine?
5. Any cough or sore throat associated?
Revert with the asked details for a better help.
I need details.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I need to know a few more things to help you better:
1. Since when are you having this temperature range?
2. What problems are you feeling?
3. I suppose you are a diabetic since you are on metformin so what is your blood sugar level?
4. Any burning in urine?
5. Any cough or sore throat associated?
Revert with the asked details for a better help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
3 days....no burning urine...feel like my sinuses are congested.....yeah type II diabetic taking metformin...a slight sore throat but I think that is from swallowing so much mucus....my blood sugar was 210 yesterday...high I know but I have had high sugar before without getting a fever.
Brief Answer:
URTI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You seem to be suffering from Upper Respiratory tract infection (URTI).
If you have severe coughing with sputum production, get a Chest Xray Done to rule out Pneumonia.
For URTI, i advise as follows:
1. To take an antibiotic like Azithromycin.
2. To take an anti allergic like Levocetrizine
3. To do warm saline gargles.
4. To do steam inhalation
5. To take Paracetamol on as or when required basis for fever and body pains.
A very important concern here is your diabetes.
You need to get it under strict control.
Share my opinion with your doctor before you act upon it.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.
URTI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You seem to be suffering from Upper Respiratory tract infection (URTI).
If you have severe coughing with sputum production, get a Chest Xray Done to rule out Pneumonia.
For URTI, i advise as follows:
1. To take an antibiotic like Azithromycin.
2. To take an anti allergic like Levocetrizine
3. To do warm saline gargles.
4. To do steam inhalation
5. To take Paracetamol on as or when required basis for fever and body pains.
A very important concern here is your diabetes.
You need to get it under strict control.
Share my opinion with your doctor before you act upon it.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
