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What Does Shaking Chills During Cold Suggest?

I have a head cold but early this afternoon I suddenly started shaking, noticed it in my hands first but then my whole body was shaking uncontrollably and it lasted for about 20 mins. It was very scary and I want to know what caused it and can I prevent it happening again
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of shaking chills during cold which is due to upper respiratory tract infection is caused by virus known as common cold infection. It is mainly due to change of climate and change in weather conditions. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as avoid fried and spicy food. Take tablet acetaminophen if fever also there. Use throat lozenges. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take antihistamine drugs along with antibiotic combination. You should do saltwater gargle as well. Avoid smoke and cold carbonated beverages. pply mist humidifiers in room. Take multivitamins to booster your immunity. You should use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin along with antibiotic such as Amoxiclav.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Shaking Chills During Cold Suggest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of shaking chills during cold which is due to upper respiratory tract infection is caused by virus known as common cold infection. It is mainly due to change of climate and change in weather conditions. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as avoid fried and spicy food. Take tablet acetaminophen if fever also there. Use throat lozenges. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take antihistamine drugs along with antibiotic combination. You should do saltwater gargle as well. Avoid smoke and cold carbonated beverages. pply mist humidifiers in room. Take multivitamins to booster your immunity. You should use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin along with antibiotic such as Amoxiclav. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari