HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Recurring High Fever?

hi , I am 59 yr old n since the last 1 yr i get high fever upto 103 C . Dr has done all the blood tests.. no malaria, typhiod liver is fine. lungs show slight infection but the dr said it is not a matter of concern. the cause could not be diagnosed. kindly help
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello, thanks for posting on HCM.
Fever for 1 year on and off should not be taken lightly. As per the x-ray finding you have some shadow in the lungs, have you been tested for presence of tuberculosis infection?
If you have cough, have you done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacillus)?
I would also advise you to consult an infectious disease specialist as you have not specified any other symptom you have along with fever, and it would need detailed examination and proper investigations to be done. It’s also important to rule out the presence of any lymphoma by detailed examination as it Is also known to cause unexplained non infective reason for fever for long time.
For now I can advise you not to take it lightly and consult your doctor about the same.
Thank you



I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Liver


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Recurring High Fever?

Hello, thanks for posting on HCM. Fever for 1 year on and off should not be taken lightly. As per the x-ray finding you have some shadow in the lungs, have you been tested for presence of tuberculosis infection? If you have cough, have you done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacillus)? I would also advise you to consult an infectious disease specialist as you have not specified any other symptom you have along with fever, and it would need detailed examination and proper investigations to be done. It’s also important to rule out the presence of any lymphoma by detailed examination as it Is also known to cause unexplained non infective reason for fever for long time. For now I can advise you not to take it lightly and consult your doctor about the same. Thank you