Suggest Treatment For Severe Chills And Shivering For About An Hour

Posted on Sat, 30 Jun 2018

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Question : My 73 yr old husband is having severe chills/shivering for about an hour. Hot shower didn't help. At times he's shaking so badly he has trouble patching his breath. He doesn't seem to have a fever. What should I do?

Yesterday he had a stress test, the non-treadmill kind. Could his injections have anything to do with this?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly. Is he having any rash!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is possibly a reaction from the contrast products used. I will like to know if he has any rash on his body. In the mean time, increased fluids intake and benadryl might provide some help in this regard.

If his breathing gets difficult, I will recommend you take him to the ER.

I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me and keep me updated on this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Is anybody there?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Give benadryl and monitor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I recommend benadryl only at this time. Increased fluid intake and monitor his breathing. If he gets any wheezes or breaths more than 24times per minute, use the ER.

Am always available to follow up as you please.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (0 minute later)

No rash. Slight fever now. Slight difficulty breathing.