Chills are the common name for a feeling of cold that is accompanied by shaking and possibly fever.
Chills can occur due to:
• Exposure to extremely low external temperatures.
• Insufficient protection against the cold.
• Age: newborns and the elderly poorly tolerate low temperatures.
• Anemia. Especially in women who frequently complain of intolerance to cold. This disorder is usually found in women of reproductive age due to significant blood loss each month during menstruation.
• Stress or poor health.
• Malnutrition. A diet low in or deficient in B vitamins often makes a person more sensitive to cold.
• Hypothyroidism. It is one of the most common causes of cold intolerance in women.
• Diabetes.
• Poor immune function in patients with AIDS or cancer. In these patients, chills and tremors may be signs of infections (more likely), tumors, drug-induced fever, or malnutrition.
• Infections. Chills and fever are frequently observed in case of a cold common or viral infections. However, they can also be due to other more serious infections such as cystitis (bladder infection), sepsis (blood infection), pneumonia, meningitis, malaria or tuberculosis.
• Medicines. Some medications, such as interferon beta, can cause chills as a side effect.
• Infections or unknown diseases.
It is important that the person who has chills is protected against inclement weather, in addition to consuming home and natural remedies and making appropriate dietary changes.
folk remedies
Remedy for chills # 1: Mix equal parts ground ginger root and crushed black pepper and extract 1 tbsp. Pour into a cup of boiling water. Cover and let cool. Take 2 cups of this preparation a day.
Remedy for chills # 2: Make an infusion of chamomile. To do this, 1 tablespoon should be boiled in a cup of water for 5 minutes. After that time, let cool, take and drink immediately.
Remedy for chills # 3: Pour 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder in a cup of boiling water. Cover. Drink, as hot as possible, but without burning as soon as you feel the chill.
Remedy for chills # 4: Take hot chicken soup
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recommendations
People who have chills (constant, are accompanied by fever or night sweats), they must undergo investigations to clarify the possible causes and if the symptoms persist, since they can be a sign or a symptom of a disorder that needs medical attention.
The doctor can make an accurate diagnosis of the underlying disease by taking a detailed medical history about the onset of the chills, the accompanying symptoms if any, the patient’s diet, daily stress, and lifestyle. In addition, doctors may request blood tests to detect the presence of anemia, hypothyroidism, or infections if these conditions are suspected.
In traditional Chinese medicine, people who complain of chills should follow a diet of «hot» foods and avoid «cold» foods. The reference to cold or heat does not refer to the actual temperature of the food but to its internal effect. In general, traditional Chinese medicine recommends taking cooked food instead of raw in this situation.
Other recommendations
Limit the consumption of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. These products increase intolerance to cold.
Take daily multivitamin and mineral supplements with B vitamins and vitamin C. It is important to note that lPeople with B vitamin deficiencies are often sensitive to low temperatures.
Wearing clothes suitable for the outside temperature, eating nutritious food and dietary supplements can prevent chills in some people
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