What diseases might cause recurrent low-grade fever in women?

Aug 22, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, recurrent low-grade fever in women may be caused by conditions such as viral influenza, rheumatic fever, mycoplasma infection, tuberculosis, or leukemia. In addition, diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, and brucellosis may also present with similar symptoms. It is recommended that patients promptly visit a hospital to determine the underlying cause and actively cooperate with medical treatment.

Low fever generally refers to mild fever. In most cases, recurrent low-grade fever in women may be caused by diseases such as viral influenza, rheumatic fever, mycoplasma infection, tuberculosis, leukemia, and others. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Viral Influenza

Viral influenza is mainly transmitted through the air or hand contact via the nasal passages. Due to infection with pathogens such as viruses, significant inflammatory responses may occur in the body, potentially leading to typical clinical symptoms including recurrent low-grade fever and cough. Patients are advised to take antiviral medications such as oseltamivir phosphate capsules or amantadine hydrochloride tablets as directed by a physician.

2. Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is a systemic connective tissue disease associated with infection by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Clinical manifestations include recurrent low-grade fever, sore throat, and others. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as ibuprofen capsules, naproxen capsules, or enteric-coated aspirin tablets for treatment.

3. Mycoplasma Infection

Mycoplasma infection is a type of pathogen infection that can cause recurrent low-grade fever. Active anti-mycoplasma treatment is essential; if necessary, patients may take azithromycin capsules or enteric-coated erythromycin tablets under a doctor’s guidance.

4. Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Prolonged chronic low-grade fever is a common symptom of this condition. If diagnosed with tuberculosis, patients should follow medical instructions to take medications such as isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, and pyrazinamide tablets for treatment.

5. Leukemia

Leukemia is a malignant clonal disorder of hematopoietic stem cells. Common symptoms include anemia, recurrent low-grade fever, and bleeding. Patients are advised to take medications such as ribavirin granules or acyclovir granules as prescribed to help alleviate persistent low-grade fever.

In addition, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, and brucellosis may also present with similar symptoms. It is recommended that patients promptly visit a hospital to determine the underlying cause and actively cooperate with medical treatment.