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Have Chills Accompanied With Sweating. Started After Hernia Surgery. What Is The Cause?

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Posted on Sun, 8 Dec 2013
Question: I have chills almost all the time. I have had them for about two years, beginning shortly after having hernia surgery. The chills get worse when I eat something that has some sugar in it. These chills are accompanied with sweating. Do you know what could be causing this, and how to treat it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Hypoglycemia. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. This seems to be due to hypoglycemia(Low blood sugar). There is impairment in the levels of blood sugar in a pre-diabetic due to high insulin resistance. This also happens when your energy intake is less then energy expenditure. I advise for your problem is - Adequate intake of calories depending on your energy expenditure. (Exercise, day to day activities and work). - Frequent small meal to maintain good blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia. - Check your blood sugar regularly. - Get your basic blood tests done including vitamin levels like folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D levels, etc. Your treating doctor may consider Metformin to help reduce insulin resistance and weight. Hope the answer helps your. Let me know it there is any further clarifications. Regards.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Welcome. Detailed Answer: Hello, You're most welcome. Regards.
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Have Chills Accompanied With Sweating. Started After Hernia Surgery. What Is The Cause?

Brief Answer: Hypoglycemia. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. This seems to be due to hypoglycemia(Low blood sugar). There is impairment in the levels of blood sugar in a pre-diabetic due to high insulin resistance. This also happens when your energy intake is less then energy expenditure. I advise for your problem is - Adequate intake of calories depending on your energy expenditure. (Exercise, day to day activities and work). - Frequent small meal to maintain good blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia. - Check your blood sugar regularly. - Get your basic blood tests done including vitamin levels like folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D levels, etc. Your treating doctor may consider Metformin to help reduce insulin resistance and weight. Hope the answer helps your. Let me know it there is any further clarifications. Regards.