What Is Castleman Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Fever
Infections are potentially dangerous for us so, if one is present in the body, our immune system will act to deal with the problem right away. One method is to raise a fever, which causes the body to heat up to levels that are not suitable for the pathogen. This will hopefully slow down the pathogen’s progress, or even kill it outright.
A fever in itself is not usually dangerous, but it should be monitored to be sure the patient is not too hot. In addition to the fever, the patient is also likely to be experiencing night sweats. Many patients with Castleman disease will also experience nausea, and this can lead to vomiting in some cases.
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