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What Causes Persistent Body Chills While Treating Allergies And Sinus Issues?
Brief Answer:
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
chills usually accompany the appearance of fever. They are very common in infectious diseases. Allergies are usually not related to them, although rarely an allergic reaction may present with chills or even rigor.
You should check your temperature to find out if you've got fever or not. Fever usually appears some time after the chills start (approximately 15-20 minutes). Other symptoms may help with the diagnosis. Cough, headache, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, abdominal pain, urinary tract symptoms, diarrhea, etc may help the diagnostic approach. Clinical examination data are very important particularly in cases where the symptoms are limited. Sometimes laboratory testing has to be used to investigate vague symptoms like this.
So in conclusion, you've got to gather some findings or signs like your temperature or any other associated symptom (like the ones I've mentioned or other symptoms). If an infection is suspected (fever is the main indicator) then visiting urgent care would be advised.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
chills usually accompany the appearance of fever. They are very common in infectious diseases. Allergies are usually not related to them, although rarely an allergic reaction may present with chills or even rigor.
You should check your temperature to find out if you've got fever or not. Fever usually appears some time after the chills start (approximately 15-20 minutes). Other symptoms may help with the diagnosis. Cough, headache, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, abdominal pain, urinary tract symptoms, diarrhea, etc may help the diagnostic approach. Clinical examination data are very important particularly in cases where the symptoms are limited. Sometimes laboratory testing has to be used to investigate vague symptoms like this.
So in conclusion, you've got to gather some findings or signs like your temperature or any other associated symptom (like the ones I've mentioned or other symptoms). If an infection is suspected (fever is the main indicator) then visiting urgent care would be advised.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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