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Severe Cold Chills, Cough, Soreness Is Chest. Is It Harmful To Heart?
Last night (middle of the night of course) I began having severe cold chills. My husband put 3 blankets, heated a warm towel for me, AND put the electric blanket on. I was not running a fever. Then I began a coughing fit that I could not control. My chest is sore from all the coughing but other than that I am back to normal. No chills and no coughing today. Heart problems don't actually run in my family but strokes seem to. Any ideas on what it may have been. I am a 63 year old woman who walks daily, don't smoke, and try to eat right. I have never experienced anything like this. Thank you for your time.
This description is highly suggestive of an infection; probably viral. You may get the symptoms again for a day or two more, especially in the evenings and night - and finally it will settle down... The cough is from irritation/inflammation of the bronchi.... Symptomatic treatment will often suffice... There is no clue to suggest heart problem
If the family history is strong for a stroke, consult a neurologist / and try to aggressively address risk factors like blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol and so on...
Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck
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Severe Cold Chills, Cough, Soreness Is Chest. Is It Harmful To Heart?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic This description is highly suggestive of an infection; probably viral. You may get the symptoms again for a day or two more, especially in the evenings and night - and finally it will settle down... The cough is from irritation/inflammation of the bronchi.... Symptomatic treatment will often suffice... There is no clue to suggest heart problem If the family history is strong for a stroke, consult a neurologist / and try to aggressively address risk factors like blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol and so on... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck