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What Causes Recurring Low-grade Fever?

I've had a periodic low-grade fever for the past three weeks (approximately half of the days my temperature will be between about 99-99.5; normal temperature for me is around 98.0). I'm not otherwise experiencing symptoms of illness. About two weeks ago a doctor said that a fever without other symptoms wouldn't be concerning unless it was above 100.4. Should I seek a second opinion? What might be causing this?
posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern
following are few causes of low grade fever,
Cold, flu, or other viral infections
Ear infection
Gastroenteritis (infection of the digestive tract)
Lung infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis
Mononucleosis (viral infection)
Parasitic infection
Sinus infection
Urinary tract infections.
If you have thing of this it must be treated.
Before considering your temperature 99 as normal, you should be investigated properly.
You can seek a second opinion ,there is no harm in it.
Hope this suggestion will help you.
Good Luck.
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What Causes Recurring Low-grade Fever?

Hello, Welcome to HCM I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern following are few causes of low grade fever, Cold, flu, or other viral infections Ear infection Gastroenteritis (infection of the digestive tract) Lung infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis Mononucleosis (viral infection) Parasitic infection Sinus infection Urinary tract infections. If you have thing of this it must be treated. Before considering your temperature 99 as normal, you should be investigated properly. You can seek a second opinion ,there is no harm in it. Hope this suggestion will help you. Good Luck.