Suddenly feeling cold and shivering all over on a very hot day
Sep 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, suddenly feeling cold with full-body shivering on a hot day may be caused by factors such as chilling, heatstroke, common cold, hypoglycemia, or hypothyroidism. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, anemia may also cause sudden chills and shivering even in hot weather. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Under normal circumstances, suddenly feeling cold with full-body shivering during hot weather may be caused by factors such as chilling, heatstroke, common cold, hypoglycemia, or hypothyroidism. Patients are advised to follow medical guidance for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Chilling
Low indoor air conditioning temperatures in summer or prolonged exposure to rainy outdoor conditions may lead to body chilling, causing muscle tremors. Medications such as Ganmao Qingre Granules or Jingfang Granules may be used under medical guidance.
2. Heatstroke
Prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments can impair the body's temperature regulation center, leading to elevated body temperature and systemic fever. If not treated promptly, excessive sweating may subsequently cause chills. In such cases, patients should immediately move to a cool, shaded area to rest. Under medical guidance, medications like Huoxiang Zhengqi Water or Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsules may be used to relieve symptoms.
3. Common Cold
A summer cold may disrupt the body's metabolism, resulting in shivering and chills without fever. As the condition progresses, it may also lead to fever. Medications such as acetaminophen tablets or aspirin powder may be used under medical advice.
4. Hypoglycemia
Extended hunger or an unbalanced diet may lead to low blood sugar levels, causing the body to shake from coldness—indicating a need for energy replenishment. Medications such as furosemide tablets or losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide tablets may be used as directed by a physician.
5. Hypothyroidism
Insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones reduces the body's metabolic rate, potentially causing symptoms such as cold intolerance and sluggishness. Treatment may include medications like levothyroxine sodium tablets or thyroid tablets, taken under medical supervision.
In addition, anemia may also cause sudden full-body shivering during hot weather. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
