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My mother is sick, she is vomiting and is shaking like she is in an earth quake, i need to know what' going on. what do i do? we tried urinating, defecating, water, tea &warm blankets, and prayer. but she has gotten sleepy. i let her go to sleep but she i

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello. : Hello. I want to start by letting you know that i cannot diagnose your mother’s condition. It sounds like she may have rigors; which is shaking in response to a high fever. However the person feels chilled when it occurs. There can be many causes for rigors such as influenza, pneumonia, pyelonephritis (kidney), an abscess in the body, a medication side effect, problems with bile etc. I recommend that she be taken to the doctor to determine the cause of her vomiting and shaking. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

?????: Have you considered taking her to an emergency room?

Answered 5/21/2016

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