question-icon

What Causes High Fever Along With Uncontrollable Chills?

default
Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017
Twitter Tue, 29 Aug 2017 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 26 Sep 2017 Last reviewed on
Question : I am having a re occurring health issue for the last year and I don't know what is causing it...For the last year I wake up in the middle of the night with a temperature between 101-103 and uncontrollable chills/shakes. This lasts few hours then goes away. It has happened on at least 15 occasions in the last year at random times.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see as below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern. Assuming you have already had a complete check up, had blood panel and urine tests done, undergone a chest x ray and an abdominal ultrasound, I would go for either anemia and poor nutrition in a moist climate, or rheumatoid arthritis.

If neither is a reasonable explanation and you do not have any other symptoms or health concerns worthy of further investigation, I would conclude it is FUO (fever of unknown origin).

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any further questions you might have.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ornela Ademovi

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 725 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

127 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes High Fever Along With Uncontrollable Chills?

Brief Answer: Please see as below Detailed Answer: Hello, I understand your concern. Assuming you have already had a complete check up, had blood panel and urine tests done, undergone a chest x ray and an abdominal ultrasound, I would go for either anemia and poor nutrition in a moist climate, or rheumatoid arthritis. If neither is a reasonable explanation and you do not have any other symptoms or health concerns worthy of further investigation, I would conclude it is FUO (fever of unknown origin). I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any further questions you might have. Wishing you good health and all the best.