What Causes High Fever, Extreme Chills, Body Aches And Indigestion?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

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Question : Hello, last night I had a high fever with extreme chills, body aches, and restfulness. I also had difficulty sleeping and had indigestion. These symptoms were not present when I woke up, but at the end of the day I was shaking and could not get warm. I took a hot shower to try to warm up and sent straight to bed at 6pm and stayed till 7am this morning. I am very run down and weak this morning. Is this normal and if so what do you recommend I do to try to ease these symptoms

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The symptoms that you have is suggestive of infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, wlecome to HCM.

The symptoms that you have is suggestive of infection.

It is important to know the site and source of infection for good diagnosis.
Please try to recollect -
Did you take anything contaminated few days ago?
exposed to cold weather or insects ?
Any other symptoms like skin rash, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, cold or nose block with headache, burning urine or pain in the abdomen?

Will look to help you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (16 minutes later)

I do not believe there was anything contaminated, the only things I can think of is that I picked up something from the gym? There was a lot of rain and coldness this past weekend. There was some burning in my urine last night come to think of it. Do you think this is something I should go to the doctor for?

Hello,

I also remember that I had diarrhea this morning also.

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It seems like infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems like infection. possibly viral . A consultation will help you in identifying the problem. If a bacterial source is identified, Antibiotics will enhance recovery and reduce complications. So i would recommend you to consult your GP. You may try acetaminophen tablets 2-3 per day for fever meanwhile. All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad