Can Kidney Disease Cause Involuntary Shivering In The Body?

Posted on Thu, 18 May 2023

Question: I am getting the shivers could this be related t I haveo my kidnies? I have atrophic kidnies?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to kidney problem.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I understand your concerns but unfortunately, kidney dysfunction usually results in anemia which can lead to increased body sensation to coldness and shivering. So, I would recommend that you get a CBC blood test to exclude anemia.

Other causes of shivering include hypothyroidism which can be detected by a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile including T3, T4 and TSH and low blood glucose level which can be detected by a blood test of fasting and postprandial glucose levels...

If the shivering is accompanied with fever then this could be a sign of an infection somewhere in the body.

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

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (23 hours later)

This is usually only in my arms and not elsewhere in the body
what are the vitamins to take to make sure I dont get anemia
my thyrodi and glucose are normal

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow-up consultation.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You will need to get a CBC and peripheral blood smear with the iron profile investigations to detect if you have an iron deficiency anemia which is treated by oral or parenteral iron supplements depending on the degree of anemia detected...

However, a multivitamin supplement containing Vit B-complex and micro-nutrients could help improve other vitamin and mineral deficiencies if present.

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

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (2 days later)

I took some aspirin andgot some itchiness on my knees and legs. This is the second time it happened. does asprin cause kidney problems?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, but an allergic reaction can be possible.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Aspirin is potentially safe but it seems that you developed an allergic reaction from it. So I would recommend that you stop taking aspirin or take it in combination with an antihistaminic as Cetirizine 10mg once daily before going to bed.

I hope you find this helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee