What causes chills accompanied by low-grade fever?

Nov 25, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Yang Shuwen

Introduction

Low fever refers to mild fever. Feeling cold all over the body accompanied by low-grade fever may be caused by fatigue, tonsillitis, hypoglycemia, upper respiratory tract infection, or acute bronchitis. Prolonged physical or mental exhaustion can lead to bodily weakness, resulting in chills and mild fever. It is recommended to get adequate rest, ensure sufficient sleep, maintain proper nutrition, and avoid overexertion.

1. Fatigue

Prolonged physical or mental exhaustion can lead to bodily weakness, causing chills and low fever. It is recommended to get adequate rest, ensure sufficient sleep, maintain proper nutrition, and avoid overexertion.

2. Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsil tissue, which may present symptoms such as chills accompanied by low fever. Medications such as amoxicillin capsules or compound acetaminophen tablets may be taken orally as directed by a physician.

3. Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels are too low, potentially causing symptoms including sweating, chills, tremors, and low fever. Symptoms can be relieved by consuming carbohydrates such as fruit juice, candy, or glucose tablets. Eating regular meals and avoiding excessive medication use is advised. Seek prompt medical attention if the condition is severe.

4. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

An upper respiratory tract infection is a common respiratory illness that can cause chills, low fever, sore throat, and other symptoms. It is recommended to rest adequately, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid contact with others to reduce transmission risk. Antiviral medications such as ribavirin tablets or zanamivir may be taken under a doctor’s guidance.

5. Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, leading to symptoms such as cough, sore throat, chills, and low fever. Avoid smoking and exposure to irritants. For severe cases, medications such as ambroxol hydrochloride dispersible tablets or budesonide may be prescribed under medical supervision.

Individuals with poor physical constitution are advised to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a light diet in daily life, engage in appropriate physical exercise regularly, strengthen their bodies, enhance immunity, and thereby help reduce the occurrence of adverse symptoms.

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Why do I always feel cold all over?

In general, constantly feeling cold all over the body may be caused by factors such as low environmental temperature, insufficient clothing insulation, hypothyroidism, anemia, or kidney yang deficiency. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, maintain regular作息 (sleep-wake cycles), avoid staying up late to prevent depletion of yang energy, and engage in moderate exercises such as jogging or jump rope.