Symptom

Chills

Transient episodes of intense cold sensation with involuntary shivering, teeth chattering, cutaneous vasoconstriction and piloerection.

Causes

  • Systemic infection: The flu, the common cold, pneumonia, sinusitis, strep throat, COVID-19, UTI, gastroenteritis

  • Cold exposure

  • Hypoglycemia

  • Hypothyroidism

  • Anemia

  • Dehydration

  • Stress/fear/anxiety

Also known as: Rigor, Shivering

Referencing diagnoses

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