The harm of long-term low-grade fever

Every time we measure body temperature, we always measure it under the armpit, because it is very convenient to measure body temperature in this position. The body temperature of different people is different, and the body temperature measured at different times in the morning, noon and evening is also different. However, the armpit temperature is generally between 36 and 37 degrees, which is also called normal body temperature. So what are the dangers of long-term low-grade fever?

Basal body temperature. Generally, the armpit temperature is maintained between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius, and the temperature fluctuation does not exceed 1 degree in a day. According to clinical regulations, if the body temperature is between 37.3 degrees and 37 degrees, it is considered a low fever. So what harm does a low-grade fever do to the body?

1. Some low-grade fevers are nothing to worry about

Low fever is the body's response to the invasion of viruses and bacteria, and it is the body's way of resisting disease. To a certain extent, low fever is beneficial to the body's recovery. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about patients who have a low fever but are still in a good mental state.

2 Low-grade fever can cause general discomfort

While having a low fever, the patient may also experience general discomfort such as general fatigue, joint pain, loss of appetite, etc.

3. Causes damage to the human body

Although a low-grade fever is one of the body's responses to disease, any persistent low-grade fever If you have a low fever for a long time, it will cause damage to your body, resulting in weight loss, decreased resistance, etc. Therefore, if you have a persistent low fever, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

4. Prompts certain diseases in the body

In many cases, low-grade fever is one of the symptoms of many diseases. Although the harm caused by low-grade fever itself to the body is limited, if certain hidden diseases in the body are ignored, it may delay treatment and cause serious harm to the body. Diseases such as tuberculosis, rheumatism, tuberculosis, chronic inflammation, and low immunity can cause low fever.

5 It may be a malignant tumor

The early symptoms of some malignant tumors are also low-grade fever, so go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to avoid worsening of the cause of the fever.