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What Causes Low Grade Fever And Sweating At Night?

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015

Question: I get a low grade fever every night. No pain. No vomiting ,nothing . I am sweating up a storm at night. It is gone in the morning

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need further details

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Low grade fever every night requires evaluation for it's causes, pre dominantly lymphoma or tuberculosis.
So, to help you better i need following details:
1. Since how long are you having this fever?
2. Any chills and rigors associated?
3. Any weight loss?
4. Any cough with expectoration?
5. How do you feel in the day?
6. Your exact location, i mean the city and the country.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 hours later)

1. 2 weeks
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. I usually fell good until early evening 8:00 pm then my temp starts to go up. But I don't feel sick or anything. I just start feeling hot
6. I feel good, I had a temp of 100.5 at 10:00 pm. I went to sleep I sweated a lot, around 4:00 am, the sweating stopped. At 8:00 am my temp is 98.6
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Thank you

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Require investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Such a Fever of long duration requires investigations as there are numerous causes behind it. Most common being Viral fever, sore throat, urinary tract infection, pneumonia, tuberculosis, typhoid. So, a detailed examination is required to rule out the causes and investigations are performed.
I would advice you following investigations:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Liver and Kidney function tests.
3. Ultrasound Abdomen
4. Chest X-ray
5. Urine Examination.
6. Widal test.
Hopefully, these investigations would make the diagnosis and you will be treated accordingly.
You should see your doctor who would evaluate you for the various causes. Till then you can take Tab Paracetamol whenever you get fever.
Share my opinion with your doctor.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (22 minutes later)

Could a infected tooth do this. I had a fairly painful tooth a month ago . then it went away.. The gums are still tender.
Thank you for your help
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, can be a cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, infected tooth can be a cause for fever. In fact, a lot many times, infection travels from tooth to heart causing Infective Endocarditis, that can also be the cause for fever.
I would advice you to see a dentist, who will evaluate and if required will prescribe you antibiotics. If your fever persists or your doctor finds any sign if infective endocarditis, he would send you for an ECHO.
I suppose, you should not wait and get appropriate investigations done.
Good Luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 hours later)

Thanks , I will see if I can make an appointment with a dentist

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good luck.

Detailed Answer:
I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj