Among fever of unknown origin, which has up to 200 causes, infections take the largest place.
When to consult an infectious disease physician: fever lasting more than 3 weeks; fever above 38.3°C on several occasions; cases where the diagnosis cannot be made in a hospital or outpatient setting. These cases must be under the supervision of an infectious disease physician.
Kidney stone and fever: In inflammation caused by a kidney stone or urinary tract infections caused by a stone, a fever of 38°C and above may be seen. Pain in the kidney area, weakness, nausea, vomiting and blood in the urine are also possible. These cases must be under the joint supervision of a nephrologist, urologist and infectious disease physician.
