Question 1

had fever for three days,dehydration and chills, headache for a week, no runny nose, dr said it's the flu, drinking plenty of fluids, but no flu test?

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Your question is ???: Not so long ago the flu was always diagnosed by exam. Sometimes at a research hospital a swab could be sent to the virology lab &amp; take a few days for confirmation. After you have seen a few hundred cases you do the test more to confirm your suspicion. If it would make you feel better to have one go to an urgent care center &amp; have one done.

Question 2

why might i have rapid heart rate and my blood pressure goes up i experiece rapid heart beat , uncontrollable shaking, dry mouth dehydration, tired and chills and cold feeling and fear and anxiety

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You : You may be dealing with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), medication/drugs side effects, and/or a panic or anxiety attacks. You should visit your primary care provider for a complete work up, diagnosis, and treatment.
All the best.

Question 3

help please! could dehydration cause chills?

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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 4

hi i have a headache i the front followed with hot and cold chills, it started yesterday morning when i got up (saturday) i don't know if it's dehydration or what. what do u think?

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Hydrate.: You could have a viral infection. Please do hydrate well. Monitor for sx's of COVID 19.  Symptoms may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 5

i have to take suprep in two days for a colonoscopy but i am worried with the side effects i have read online headache chills and dehydration help???

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Risk of colon preps: You are appropriately concerned about risks of colon preps. Regardless of type (lavage &amp; osmotic agents, irritant laxatives, enemas) consideration should be given to: age, size, co-morbidlities, nutritional &amp; hydration debilities, mobility, &amp; help at home. Up to 50% may have nausea, vomiting, fullness/bloating, anal irritation. Greater risks result from fluid &amp; electrolyte imbalance.Talk w/doctor.

Question 6

chills, vomiting, weakness, shaking! can this be dehydration or something worse? i was training and got really light headed  and my vitals were high

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Dehydration: This can definitely be dehydration. Also hypoglycemia can add to it. Be sure to hydrate well before and during exercise.

Question 7

what can cause the following symptoms? severe migraines, chills, dizzy, dehydrated, no fever?

Accepted Answer

Is this New?: If this is a new onset of headaches, you need immediate medical evaluation.

Question 8

dehydrated, fever, chills,u/a showed trace blood,30mg/dl protein,occasion rbcs, repeat u/a normal,urea creatinine normal,ultra sound normal.

Accepted Answer

? another problem: not just urinary tract infection, upper respiratory infection can cause fever and chills too, also the flu, so better get re-evaluated or get a second opinion, meanwhile, rest, fluids and pain killers, good luck

Question 9

would extended/accumulated moderate dehydration be tx'd the same as more severe short term sxs?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It depends upon the cause of the chronic dehydration and what your electrolyte abnormalities are, if any.

Question 10

how is dehydration treated at home?

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See below: If the patient is not vomiting, and if able to tolerate oral liquids, any solution like soup, or electrolyte containing liquids can be given.

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Had fever for three days,dehydration and chills, headache for a week, no runny nose, dr said it's the flu, drinking plenty of fluids, but no flu test?

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Why might i have rapid heart rate and my blood pressure goes up i experiece rapid heart beat , uncontrollable shaking, dry mouth dehydration, tired and chills and cold feeling and fear and anxiety

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Help please! could dehydration cause chills?

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Hi i have a headache i the front followed with hot and cold chills, it started yesterday morning when i got up (saturday) i don't know if it's dehydration or what. what do u think?

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I have to take suprep in two days for a colonoscopy but i am worried with the side effects i have read online headache chills and dehydration help???

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Chills, vomiting, weakness, shaking! can this be dehydration or something worse? i was training and got really light headed and my vitals were high

A member asked:

What can cause the following symptoms? severe migraines, chills, dizzy, dehydrated, no fever?

A member asked:

Dehydrated, fever, chills,u/a showed trace blood,30mg/dl protein,occasion rbcs, repeat u/a normal,urea creatinine normal,ultra sound normal.

A member asked:

Would extended/accumulated moderate dehydration be tx'd the same as more severe short term sxs?

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How is dehydration treated at home?

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