What could be causing a 16-year-old to have recurring fevers?
Sep 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, fever refers to an elevated body temperature. Recurrent fever in a 16-year-old may be caused by viral infections, bronchial infections, urinary tract infections, pulmonary infections, peritonitis, or other factors. It is recommended that patients receive symptomatic treatment as directed by a physician. In addition, conditions such as lymphoma can also cause recurrent fever in adolescents. Patients should seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and initiate appropriate treatment.
Generally speaking, fever refers to an elevated body temperature. Recurrent fever in a 16-year-old child may be caused by viral infections, bronchial infections, urinary tract infections, pulmonary infections, peritonitis, and other factors. It is recommended that patients receive symptomatic treatment as directed by a physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Viral Infection
Viral colds can lead to recurrent fever, as they often cause repeated episodes of low-grade fever. Typically, the fever may last 7–10 days, and recovery time is relatively longer. Antiviral medications such as entecavir capsules or ribavirin capsules may be used as prescribed by a doctor.
2. Bronchial Infection
In general, if inflammation is not completely treated, viruses and bacteria may invade the body, leading to recurrent fever. Patients may take acetaminophen tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules under medical guidance.
3. Urinary Tract Infection
Patients with urinary tract infections are often treated with antibiotics. Irregular use of antibiotics or insufficient treatment duration may lead to disease recurrence and result in recurrent fever. Medications such as cefalexin capsules or amoxicillin granules may be used as directed by a physician.
4. Pulmonary Infection
If pneumonia is not effectively treated, the condition may gradually worsen, causing recurrent fever. Patients may take medications such as ibuprofen suspension or oseltamivir phosphate capsules as prescribed by their doctor.
5. Peritonitis
Peritonitis may be caused by hemolytic streptococcal infection or Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, and is also closely related to gastrointestinal perforation and intestinal ischemic diseases. Therefore, peritonitis can cause fever. Physical cooling methods may be used to reduce fever, and medications such as metronidazole tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules may be taken under medical supervision.
In addition, conditions such as lymphoma may also cause recurrent fever in 16-year-old children. Patients should seek timely medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and initiate prompt treatment to avoid delays in care.
