How to relieve chills all over the body caused by a cold
Apr 04, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Feeling cold all over due to a cold can generally be alleviated through general treatment, physical therapy, and taking medications. In addition, it is important to maintain healthy daily routines, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid prolonged late nights, and balance work with rest, as otherwise decreased immunity may worsen the condition. Furthermore, one should maintain a light diet and promptly replenish the nutrients the body lacks.
When experiencing cold-like symptoms with chills throughout the body due to a cold, symptoms can generally be relieved through general care, physical management, and medication. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. General Care
Chills throughout the body caused by a cold are usually due to exposure to cold. A cold can lead to significant fluid loss in the body. Drinking plenty of warm water at this time helps lower body temperature, replenish fluids, and promote the elimination of inflammation from the body, effectively preventing further increases in body temperature caused by fever.
2. Physical Management
When experiencing chills due to a cold, body temperature often rises. It is important to wear appropriate additional clothing to avoid further chilling, which could worsen the condition. Patients should monitor their body temperature regularly, and ensure that the living environment maintains a suitable temperature.
3. Medication
In addition to controlling body temperature, patients with chills from a cold should take medications such as Ganmao Ling Capsules or Ganmao Qingre Granules under a doctor's guidance to relieve symptoms. Antibiotics such as penicillin-class drugs—like Piperacillin and Tazobactam Tablets or Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Capsules—may also be taken as part of treatment.
Besides the above measures, attention should also be paid to daily lifestyle habits. Ensure sufficient sleep and avoid chronic late-night hours. Maintain a balance between work and rest, as decreased immunity from fatigue can worsen the illness. Additionally, maintain a light diet and promptly supply the body with nutrients it may lack.
