what are cause of high fever?

Answer 1

Fever is a common symptom of many medical conditions:

* infectious disease, e.g. common cold, HIV, malaria, infectious mononucleosis, gastroenteritis, etc..
* Immunological diseases like lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, etc..
* Tissue destruction, which can occur in hemolysis, surgery, infarction, crush syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, cerebral hemorrhage, etc..
* Drug fever
o directly caused by the drug (e.g. progesterone, chemotherapeutics causing tumor necrosis)
o as an adverse reaction to drugs (e.g. antibiotics, sulfa drugs, etc.)
o after drug discontinuation, like with heroin withdrawal
* Cancers such as Hodgkin disease (with Pel-Ebstein fever)
* Metabolic disorders like gout, porphyria, etc..
* Thrombo-embolic processes (i.e. pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis)

Persistent fever which cannot be explained after repeated routine clinical inquiries, is called fever of unknown origin.

Answer 2

It could be almost anything. In my experience as a mother of 4, oldest of 7, and grandmom of 8, the usual culprits are ear infections or tonsils. What medication are you talking about? Tylenol, aspirin? If so, that will lower a fever, but not treat the underlying cause. If you are referring to a prescription med, let the doctor know. Doctors usually don't get too upset until fevers persist in the 105 degree range. Have you asked your child if anything hurts? (I'm sure you have, but thought I'd ask). If you are using OTC medications, I would at least call your pediatrician for advice. Hope the child feels better soon.

Answer 3

A fever results when the body is fighting an infection of some sort.

Answer 4

well, the cause of high fever could be of many problems. It could be from a bad infection, from any part of your body. from a pneomonia,bronquite.a very bad cold, of many infection you may have. A High temperature is a way of the body responding to any infection you make have.so, is very important to know what going on with your body, before anything happen.get medical help immediately.
hezeleye52

Answer 5

Viral, bacterial, fungal infections, some medications can cause fever, exposure to toxins. See more at this website:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/fever_in_adults/page2_em.htm

Answer 6

It is your body's way of getting rid of infection, it makes conditions for the little bugs unfavourable and helps to kill them off.

Flu, bronchitis and gastroenteritis are some causes

Answer 7

You could have a flu bug or a more serious disease. If it get to high for to long go see your Dr.

Answer 8

there is some kind of infection some wear go to the doctor .

Answer 9

infection
dehydration