Varun Mehta Varun Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Does ibs cause fever?

I've been diagnosed with IBS, and sometimes I get a low-grade fever along with my usual stomach issues. I'm not sure if it's connected. Does IBS actually cause fever, or should I be looking for another reason?

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Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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No, IBS typically does not cause a fever. If you have a fever along with gut issues, it could point to an infection, IBD, or something else. Please get it checked by a doctor immediately to be safe, rather than assuming it's just IBS.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, when you are dealing with stomach pain and then a fever hits, it feels absolutely miserable. But honestly, IBS is a functional issue and shouldn't cause your temperature to rise. You must be exhausted, so please rest and consult a doctor to see what's actually causing the fever.

Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was recently told I might have IBS, but yesterday I got a mild fever and body pain. I am a bit scared to go to the clinic alone. Does anyone else with IBS get regular fevers, or could this be some other stomach bug?

Vivek Nair Vivek Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

When I visited the gastro department at Aster Medcity, they specifically warned me that fever is a 'red flag' symptom not associated with IBS. If you are running a temperature, you should ask your doctor clearly to test for inflammatory bowel disease or infections. Don't self-diagnose.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I've had IBS for over ten years now and I can tell you from experience that a fever is a red flag. IBS causes cramps, gas, and diarrhea, but never a fever. If you have a temperature, it's likely a bacterial infection or food poisoning, so go get a blood test and consult your gastroenterologist.

Kiran Mehta Kiran Mehta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

With my thyroid issues, I know how confusing gut symptoms can be, but fever is not a symptom of IBS. It indicates inflammation or infection in the body. You should get regular blood tests and follow up closely with your physician to find the real cause.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, IBS mein fever nahi aata hai. If you have fever, then it's definitely something else, maybe typhoid or some stomach infection. Better to go to a doc and get a proper checkup done instead of ignoring it, honestly.

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