Question 1

what causes chills?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

what causes chills or tingles all over your body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

what are some hormonal causes of chills and hotflashes?

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Estrogen : Drops usually but that would be unusual at your age

Question 6

i am having chills a lot what causes them and can i stop them?

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Chills, especially : rigors, can mean high fever and some type of infection. If your having rigors and sweats or high fever, c ur doc.

Question 7

what are the causes for chills and sweats during the day and night?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Chills are the body's way of generating an increased temperature under the influence of the hypothalamus responding to fever inducing stimuli. Sweats are one way for the body to relieve elevated temps. You sound as if you are running daily fevers. See an infectious diseases expert if possible, or start with your primary care doctor. Good luck, and do not ignore this.

Question 8

what could cause chills?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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