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What Causes Body Chills Along With High BP And Fever?
Brief Answer:
More information is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you've described could be flu indeed but more information is needed to be certain. Did you have respiratory tract problems like cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, headache or other symptoms?
Have you had any flank pain or urinary symptoms (like frequency, burning sensation when urinating etc).
Fever is not a specific condition. More symptoms are needed to guide the diagnostic procedure.
High blood pressure is not related to the fever. Actually when having an infection, your blood pressure can be lower than usual due to dehydration or sepsis. High blood pressure is commonly the consequence of any kind of discomfort. A headache for example may cause blood pressure elevation.
You haven't mentioned other medical conditions (your medical history) or drugs you might use. Sometimes the medical history provides helpful information.
A final note for now, aspirin is better avoided when flu is suspected because there is a - rare for adults but - serious condition that inflicts damage to the liver when aspirin is used in patients with influenza. Prefer paracetamol which is very effective and safer.
I'll be waiting for the details!
Kind Regards!
More information is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you've described could be flu indeed but more information is needed to be certain. Did you have respiratory tract problems like cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, headache or other symptoms?
Have you had any flank pain or urinary symptoms (like frequency, burning sensation when urinating etc).
Fever is not a specific condition. More symptoms are needed to guide the diagnostic procedure.
High blood pressure is not related to the fever. Actually when having an infection, your blood pressure can be lower than usual due to dehydration or sepsis. High blood pressure is commonly the consequence of any kind of discomfort. A headache for example may cause blood pressure elevation.
You haven't mentioned other medical conditions (your medical history) or drugs you might use. Sometimes the medical history provides helpful information.
A final note for now, aspirin is better avoided when flu is suspected because there is a - rare for adults but - serious condition that inflicts damage to the liver when aspirin is used in patients with influenza. Prefer paracetamol which is very effective and safer.
I'll be waiting for the details!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you. Found that I still have an elevated temp of 101. I have CKD, stage 3, which is why I keep an eye on my blood pressure. I take medicine for swollen prostate--Finasteride 5 mg--and for cholesterol--Atorvastatin 20 mg. Had a mild stroke about 12 years ago, but seem to have fully recovered from that. Never had much trouble from it--slightly slurred speech for a while. Exercise quite a bit to keep in shape. May have been exposed to someone who just recovered from the flu, yesterday. He fixed a golf club for me and I got it back from him yesterday.
No problems with urination, other than the normal frequency from the prostate problem. The worst symptom was chills. Did feel a little achy too, and didn't have much of an appetite. My dog may have a Rickettsial infection. Suppose I could have
picked up something from him too.
I also get sinus infections a couple times a year, but don't think I have one now--no congestion, no sore throat or runny nose. Have blown out blood and mucous several time in the morning over the past few weeks, but not today.
Have been sneezing some but not coughing.
No problems with urination, other than the normal frequency from the prostate problem. The worst symptom was chills. Did feel a little achy too, and didn't have much of an appetite. My dog may have a Rickettsial infection. Suppose I could have
picked up something from him too.
I also get sinus infections a couple times a year, but don't think I have one now--no congestion, no sore throat or runny nose. Have blown out blood and mucous several time in the morning over the past few weeks, but not today.
Have been sneezing some but not coughing.
Brief Answer:
Can't be sure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the details. Since you're not having any specific symptoms, I cannot tell for sure what the problem is. Influenza is very contagious and if you had close contact with a sick person then it's very likely. Most patients develop symptoms within the first 24-48 hours. Touching infected objects is a common mode of transmission.
The absence of urinary symptoms don't exclude urinary tract infection but it does make it less likely.
Rickettsial infection is not easy to diagnose with clinical information alone. It needs special laboratory tests.
I would suggest using paracetamol if the symptoms cause much discomfort and check your temperature at least twice daily (morning and late evening).
Just one more addition that does not have to do with your current problem. Since you've had a stroke you'd better use an antiplatelet drug, like aspirin or clopidogrel, unless the stroke was hemorrhagic or you have other contraindications to their use.
I hope I've helped!
If you're still left with questions, please contact me again.
Kind Regards!
Can't be sure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the details. Since you're not having any specific symptoms, I cannot tell for sure what the problem is. Influenza is very contagious and if you had close contact with a sick person then it's very likely. Most patients develop symptoms within the first 24-48 hours. Touching infected objects is a common mode of transmission.
The absence of urinary symptoms don't exclude urinary tract infection but it does make it less likely.
Rickettsial infection is not easy to diagnose with clinical information alone. It needs special laboratory tests.
I would suggest using paracetamol if the symptoms cause much discomfort and check your temperature at least twice daily (morning and late evening).
Just one more addition that does not have to do with your current problem. Since you've had a stroke you'd better use an antiplatelet drug, like aspirin or clopidogrel, unless the stroke was hemorrhagic or you have other contraindications to their use.
I hope I've helped!
If you're still left with questions, please contact me again.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for the info. Good night.
Brief Answer:
Thank you for asking!
Detailed Answer:
Best wishes for your health!
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Detailed Answer:
Best wishes for your health!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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