Recurrent fever
Periodic (episodic or recurrent) bouts of fever.
Also called: Episodic fever, Hyperthermia, episodic, Increased body temperature, episodic, Intermittent fever.
Conditions associated with recurrent fever
The following conditions have been associated with recurrent fever in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Farber disease
Farber disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome (GS), also referred to as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia, is characterized by hypokalem...
Hyper-Igd syndrome
Hyper-Igd syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Muckle-Wells syndrome
An intermediate form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) and is characterized by recurrent fever ...
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Netherton syndrome
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a dis...
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome is a medical c...
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 microdeletion
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 ...
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point mutation
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point...
Omenn syndrome
An inflammatory condition characterized by erythroderma, desquamation, alopecia, chronic diarrhea, failure to ...
TNF receptor 1-associated periodic fever syndrome
A periodic fever syndrome, characterized by recurrent fever, arthralgia, myalgia and tender skin lesions lasti...
Tessadori-Van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 3
Tessadori-Van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 associated periodic syndrome
Tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 associated periodic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Yao syndrome
An an autoinflammatory disease characterized by periodic fever, dermatitis, arthritis, and swelling of the dis...
autoinflammation, panniculitis, and dermatosis syndrome, autosomal recessive
autoinflammation, panniculitis, and dermatosis syndrome, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may b...
autoinflammatory syndrome, familial, X-linked, Behcet-like 2
autoinflammatory syndrome, familial, X-linked, Behcet-like 2 is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2
A rare autoinflammatory disease characterized by a broad clinical phenotype of systemic inflammation, vasculit...
developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities
developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities is a medical condition that may be associat...
familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1
Any familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NLRP3 gene....
familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome 2
An autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the NLRP12 gene. It is characterized by periodic fevers beg...
familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis 2
Any genetic hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the PRF1 gen...
immunodeficiency 131
immunodeficiency 131 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
immunodeficiency 82 with systemic inflammation
A complex autosomal dominant immunologic disorder characterized by recurrent infections with various organisms...
immunodeficiency 91 and hyperinflammation
An autosomal recessive immunodeficiency caused by a variation in the ZNFX1 gene, characterized by severe infec...
liver disease, severe congenital
liver disease, severe congenital is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type I
A microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism that has material basis in homozygous or compound heterozy...
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated...
polyglucosan body myopathy 1 with or without immunodeficiency
A rare, genetic, glycogen storage disorder characterized by polyglucosan accumulation in various tissues, mani...
proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome 1
proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Tests providers may use to investigate recurrent fever
When investigating recurrent fever, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Liver Function Test
Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin to assess liver health....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside recurrent fever
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if recurrent fever is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom recurrent fever mean?
Recurrent fever is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Periodic (episodic or recurrent) bouts of fever.
Which conditions are associated with recurrent fever?
Recurrent fever has been reported in association with 32 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Behçet disease, Familial Mediterranean fever, AR, Farber disease, Gitelman syndrome, Hyper-Igd syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about recurrent fever?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.