Endocrine Fever

Sanjay Kalra; Saptarshi Bhattacharya; Atul Dhingra; Jaideep Khare; SushilJindal

doi:10.47391/JPMA.24-36

Author(s)

Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

Saptarshi Bhattacharya Department of Endocrinology, ApolloIndraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India

Atul Dhingra Department of Endocrinology, Bansal Gangaram Hospital, Sriganganagar, India

Jaideep Khare Department of Endocrinology, People’s MedicalCollege, Bhopal, India

SushilJindal Department of Endocrinology, People’s MedicalCollege, Bhopal, India

Abstract

Fever is usually thought to be of an infectious or infl ammatory etiology. In this brief communication, we explore the multifaceted connections between fever and endocrine dysfunction. Impaired resistance to infection often leads to fever in conditions like diabetes and Cushing's syndrome. Additionally, several endocrine disorders, including hyperthyroidism, subacute thyroiditis, carcinoid syndrome, and pheochromocytoma, can manifest as fever. Furthermore, fever can be an adverse effect of various endocrine treatments, such as bisphosphonates and antithyroid drugs. We refer to these scenarios as 'endocrine fever.' Increased awareness of these clinical associations can aid in prompt diagnosis and management of these conditions.

Publication Details

Page(s) 998-999

DOI 10.47391/JPMA.24-36

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 74, Issue: 5, Year: 2024

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Keywords

Fever, Diabetes, Infection, Thyrotoxicosis, Immunity, Diabetes, adverse effect