Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

When To See a Doctor

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Do you have urinary symptoms with a fever?


See significance of urinary symptoms with a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Note:

If you need information on how to take a temperature, see the topic Body Temperature.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Do you have a fever of 104°F (40°C)or higher?

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Do you think that you have a high fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?


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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Do you have a fever of 100°F (37.8°C)or higher?

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Do you think that you have a mild fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: May 17, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology

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