What Causes Severe Chills After Brisk Walking?

Posted on Fri, 1 Apr 2016

Question: After an hour of brisk walking I develop chills which last for 2 to 3 hours. Why?

I went to Emergency twice .On both times,tests were taken and everything looked good.The first visit,Iwas told it was a virous ,the second-over exhaustion

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rigors and chills

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

If the rigors and chills were shaking, meaning you needed to get a blanket to cover yourself and it was associated with high grade fever then Complete blood count, blood sugar, chest x ray and ESR/CRP should have been done. If all three were normal then your doctor is right in saying that it could be a possible viral infection or over exhaustion. Avoid cold exposure immediately after the walk and cover yourself immediately after the brisk walk. If the symptoms persist or worsen then you should consult an internal medicine doctor to advise further investigations to find out the cause including thyroid profile, blood cultures based on the physical findings.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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