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What Causes Palpitations And Body Chills Along With Fever?

Ive been having rapid heart rate fever body shakes not feeling well . Fever only gets to 100.5 but I get extream hot flashes my daughter says my face is fire red but my ears up are purple and a headache hits. Shakes are inside and out I have a pace maker and defibulator.
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Hi,

It is the body response through stress hormones in the condition of fever that gives higher pulse rate, palpitation and chills which try to maintain the homeostasis of body temperature.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Palpitations And Body Chills Along With Fever?

Hi, It is the body response through stress hormones in the condition of fever that gives higher pulse rate, palpitation and chills which try to maintain the homeostasis of body temperature. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician