10 Urethritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Fever and Chills
Fever, or pyrexia, occurs when the body temperature has a higher than normal set point. The increase in temperature causes a feeling of coldness (chills) and muscle contractions, resulting in more efforts to conserve and produce heat. Fever and chills can be caused by various infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal), vasculitis, deep vein thrombosis, and cancer.
This symptom is usually absent but if present, it may suggest dissemination of the infection. Although treatment for fever is generally unnecessary, medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be beneficial to reduce temperature, pain, and inflammation.
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