A member asked:

My father had a rigor yesterday suddenly but now his temp ok but he feels tired and exhausted all the time what is wrong im worried plz help??

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rigor: Rigors and shakes are worrisome. This is suggesting and underlying infection taking place. Either bacterial, parasitic, or viral. Get him to the hospital to be evaluated, if you can. I rather not have you wait and your father gets more ill.

Answered 5/26/2015

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infection: He may have an underlying infection that is causing intermittent symptoms. Prompt medical evaluation would be appropriate.

Answered 1/5/2019

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