Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tiredness And Chills Along With Vomiting?

My 73 years old wife has been getting tired easily lately and this morning she says she is freezing cold despite that it is warm in the house. She has been vomiting and her temperature is 100.8 Fahrenheit. She recently had a kidney removed because of a cancerous growth but appears to be progressing well. She says she hurts all over but doesn t claim any specific area of pain but for the last few days she had complained of back pain. I suspect the flu but I am worried about a possible onset of heart attack even though she has no history of heart problems.
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

From the symptoms your wife has she seems to have what is known as a gastric flu. It is a viral infection affecting the stomach causing vomiting. It is also associated with fever and muscle pain (due to the infection). She should have plenty of fluids and analgesia for the fever (eg paracetamol). It is unlikely to be a heart attack.

Kind Regards

Dr. Paul Zammit
I find this answer helpful

Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Tiredness And Chills Along With Vomiting?

Hello, From the symptoms your wife has she seems to have what is known as a gastric flu. It is a viral infection affecting the stomach causing vomiting. It is also associated with fever and muscle pain (due to the infection). She should have plenty of fluids and analgesia for the fever (eg paracetamol). It is unlikely to be a heart attack. Kind Regards Dr. Paul Zammit