What causes frequent fever and chills in the early morning, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Fever refers to an elevated body temperature. Frequently experiencing fever and chills, especially in the early morning, may be caused by invasion of cold pathogens, upper respiratory tract infection, gout, etc. In addition to the aforementioned causes, it could also be related to esophagitis, hypothyroidism, or adrenal cortical insufficiency. Treatment options include physical therapy or medication. It is important to engage in regular physical exercise and enhance immune function in daily life.
Fever refers to an elevated body temperature. Frequently experiencing fever and chills throughout the body in the early morning may be caused by cold invasion, upper respiratory tract infection, gout, and other conditions. Patients can choose physical therapy or medication for treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Cold Invasion
If proper warmth is not maintained, the body may suffer from cold invasion, leading to symptoms such as early-morning fever and whole-body chills. It is recommended that patients actively use physical therapies, such as wiping the body with a wet towel or alcohol.
2. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
After bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract, white blood cell levels in the body may rise, resulting in early-morning fever, sometimes accompanied by generalized chills. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions and take medications such as roxithromycin capsules or azithromycin capsules to improve symptoms.
3. Gout
Gout patients who frequently consume alcohol or foods high in purines may experience joint pain along with systemic fever or chills. During treatment, patients may take medications such as febuxostat tablets or benzbromarone tablets as directed by their physician.
Besides the causes mentioned above, similar symptoms could also result from esophagitis, hypothyroidism, or adrenal cortical insufficiency. Regular physical exercise should be maintained in daily life to enhance immune function.
