chills
Chills are an automatic response from the body to regulate the internal temperature. It is practically a muscle contraction, which manifests itself in feeling cold and trembling.
Chills usually occur in the case of:
Chills and fever can be caused by:
- benign diseases such as colds,
- but also due to serious diseases such as malaria or meningitis.
Chills and fever are more common in children than in adults.
Staying in cold temperatures and a low body temperature (below 37 ° C) can cause chills.
Inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and some cancers can also cause fever and chills.
Causes of chills without a fever
Chills without a fever can be a body reaction to a cold environment.
It can be a symptom of some of the conditions listed below.