Amritpal Singh Amritpal Singh Asked 4 months ago

Can hemorrhoids give you fever?

I've had hemorrhoids for a while, and recently developed a fever that's got me worried. Is it possible for hemorrhoids to give you a fever?

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Anita Barua Anita Barua Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Please be very careful. Normal piles don't cause fever, but when mine got infected and turned into an abscess, I ran a high fever and the pain was unbearable. I had to get it treated surgically, so please see a doctor immediately if you have a fever.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, in my long life I have seen that simple piles do not cause a fever. If you are having a fever, it means there is an infection or an abscess that needs quick attention. Don't worry, just go to a good doctor and they will fix it easily.

Ramanathan Swamy Ramanathan Swamy Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Usually, hemorrhoids do not cause any temperature. My elders say fever only comes when there is a deeper heat or infection in the body. I strongly suggest you trust a medical specialist and get a proper checkup to find out why you have a fever.

Nikhil Sawant Nikhil Sawant Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Actually, normal hemorrhoids won't give you a fever, yaar. But if there is a blood clot or an infection down there, then fever can definitely happen. If you are feeling hot or shivery, please don't wait and go see a doctor soon.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

If you are running a fever, do not waste time searching online or trying self-care tips. Piles don't cause fever unless there is an infection, which requires proper medical attention or antibiotics. Book an immediate appointment with a doctor to get it sorted quickly.

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Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

A fever is definitely a sign of an active infection, which is not normal for simple piles. While light walking helps with blood flow and bowel movements, you must get your fever diagnosed first. Please consult a doctor before doing any physical activities.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand your worry, but a fever with piles is a sign of an infection or a complication like a thrombosed hemorrhoid. Home remedies won't work for a fever, so you must visit a doctor. In the meantime, you can do a warm sitz bath to temporarily soothe the local pain.

Deepak Verma Deepak Verma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

A fever is not a typical symptom of hemorrhoids. It usually indicates that there might be an infection or other issue. Please stay calm and consult a doctor to get the right treatment.

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