Question 1

can pain cause fever and chills?

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not really but can b: Pain does not cause chills and fever but it can be associated together due to an underlying cause like infection. So get yourself checked for infection? Like, in urine.

Question 2

what causes chills?

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Fever going up: One of the factors in producing an increase in body temperature is muscular activity.  A long distance runner will generate very high body temperatures.  One of the ways in which the body produces an elevation of temperature is by chilling, which is a form of muscular activity.  The other factor is the differential between the body temperature and the external temperature.

Question 3

what could cause chills?

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Many things.: Chills and rigor are synonyms and are seen due to the release and action of cytokines and prostaglandins as part of the immune response which also increase the body's set temperature in the hypothalamus.  The person then feels cold in its environment and has chills.  These are caused by influenza, tonsillitis, pneumonia, biliary sepsis, pyelonephritis, abscess, malaria, amphotericin b, and others.

Question 4

what causes chills only on the right side of my body?

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Nervous condition: A unilateral symptom often indicates some type of neural process. I would ask your doctor for a thorough evaluation, because this could progress to something more serious. I would worry about a stroke or a mini-stroke affecting one half of your nerves. Nerves remember control everything from pain, to tingling, to itching, to temperature, to the 'standing up of the hairs' on the back of your neck!

Question 5

can losing 30lbs in 5 months cause a person to have chills?

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Yes: A thyroid disorder could cause chills. Hopefully this wait loss was intentional. Otherwise sounds like you should see your doctor for a more complete history and exam

Question 6

what are some causes of slight chills when being in the hot sun for a while? i am out of the sun and they are gone now, but i was just wondering.

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The sun itself: Being out in the sun can be stressful on the body.  So sometimes people will get something like chills that may be more so related goose bumps, which often occurs because stress can set off the sympathetic nervous system.  It can also be related to a degree of "sun poisoning" which can also set of a strong stress response and give you flu like symptoms.

Question 7

what sickness causes fatigue and chills?

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Many: There are many illnesses that can cause fatigue and chills, such as an infection (viral, bacterial, as well as atypical), inflammatory conditions (lupus, various connective tissue diseases), thyroid, tumors can, menopause can.  It is best to speak with your physician, explain the duration of symptoms, what part of the day they occur and have them do some lab work to help uncover the problem.

Question 8

help please! could dehydration cause chills?

Accepted Answer

Chills: Dehydration should not cause chills, however if you are having an infection this could cause you to have chills and feel dehydrated. You should seek medical attention.

Question 9

what causes chills or tingles all over your body?

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Autonomic: Sympathetic nervous system, called "fight or flight" dischrges ith neural, physical or emotional trigger.

Question 10

what causes night chills after birth? is this normal?

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Yes it is: Normal. It is due to the anesthesia you received

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