10 Intestinal Blockage Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Fever
Fever or pyrexia occurs when the body temperature is higher than the normal range. When the set point in body temperature increases, the muscles in the body starts to contract in an effort to produce more heat (rigors). There is also a feeling of coldness (chills).
A fever is a common symptom and can be seen in various infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal), appendicitis, vasculitis, and cancer. It may also be seen in patients with intestinal blockage, especially when there is perforation due to the excessive pressure in the intestines or in intestinal ischemia. When this occurs, the patient appears sickly and should receive medical attention as soon as possible.
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