Can low-grade fever cause uremia?

Low-grade fever generally does not cause uremia. Uremia is a disease that develops in patients with chronic renal failure to the end stage. Due to the complete loss of kidney function, patients are unable to metabolize the waste and toxins produced by the body, which accumulate in the body, leading to water-electrolyte disorders and acid-base imbalances. Patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue. Low-grade fever may be related to improper diet, infection, and other reasons. After active treatment, low-grade fever can generally be controlled and usually does not cause uremia.

Causes of Low-Grade Fever:

1. Improper Diet: If the body consistently ingests food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, such as animal organs contaminated with Salmonella, food poisoning may occur, often accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may cause dehydration, but at this time, low-grade fever is unrelated to uremia.

2. Infection: When the human body is infected by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, diseases such as colds, pneumonia, and enteritis may occur, often accompanied by low-grade fever, fatigue, and other symptoms. However, these infections usually do not damage the kidneys and therefore do not cause uremia.

3. Other Reasons: Patients with immune system diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, or those with tumor diseases, may also experience low-grade fever. The low-grade fever caused by immune system diseases is unrelated to uremia but is due to the patient being in a continuous active disease state. At this time, the low-grade fever consumes a significant amount of energy from the body, which is detrimental to the patient's health.

If a patient experiences low-grade fever, it is recommended to promptly visit a hospital for a blood test, B-ultrasound, and other examinations to make a definitive diagnosis. For low-grade fever caused by bacterial infection, antibiotic medications such as Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules and Cefixime Capsules can be used under medical guidance. For low-grade fever caused by viral infection, antiviral medications such as Aciclovir Tablets and Ribavirin Granules can be prescribed.