Endocrine Fever

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
  • Saptarshi Bhattacharya Department of Endocrinology, Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, India
  • Atul Dhingra Department of Endocrinology, Bansal Gangaram Hospital, Sriganganagar, India
  • Jaideep Khare Department of Endocrinology, People’s Medical College, Bhopal, India
  • Sushil Jindal Department of Endocrinology, People’s Medical College, Bhopal, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-36

Abstract

Fever is usually thought to be of an infectious or
inflammatory 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.
Keywords: Fever, infection, immunity, adverse effect,
diabetes, thyrotoxicosis

Published

2024-04-22

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Atul Dhingra, Jaideep Khare, & Sushil Jindal. (2024). Endocrine Fever. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(5), 998–999. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-36

Issue

Section

RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY

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