One of the signs that a person is sick is the appearance of chills. This is due to the spasm of the blood vessels that permeate the entire skin and are located close to its upper layer. Under the chills is a feeling of cold, accompanied by muscle trembling and spasm of skin muscles, which lead to the appearance of the so-called goosebump. It can manifest at any time of the day and last for a different period of time, it depends on the reasons that caused it.
In this article, we will find out why the chill of the body appears: permanent and short-term (only in the evenings or at night), and what to do when it appears.
Causes of chills in humans
Doctors identify a large number of reasons for the appearance of such a phenomenon as chills. These include:
- slight hypothermia and overheating in the sun;
- trauma accompanied by shock;
- stress, nervous tension, severe fatigue, anxiety, excessive excitement, lack of sleep;
- hormonal disorders (climatic syndrome or diabetes mellitus);
- increase or decrease of pressure;
- malaria ;
- ARVI, influenza and other diseases, accompanied by a high rise in body temperature;
- poisoning and intestinal infection;
- a prolonged diet, which provoked a slowing of metabolism in the body.
To get rid of this condition, you should determine its cause and conduct the necessary treatment.
When is chills a sign of illness?
It is very important to determine in a timely manner that the appearance of chills is a symptom of the disease, and not a temporary condition of a person. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the accompanying signs.
The cause of severe chills, accompanied by vomiting, nausea and diarrhea is most often intestinal infection, intoxication or disruption of the intestine, in which an inflammatory process occurs. Also, this condition can occur as one of the symptoms of food allergy, after taking an allergen product.
If this condition is accompanied by fever, cough, runny nose, then most likely it is a viral or infectious disease. Especially strong chills are observed with malaria, and with it there is a headache, lack of appetite, insomnia and weakness. They often get sick after visiting exotic countries and at the appearance of the first signs it is necessary to immediately consult an infectious disease doctor.
If over a long period, at night and at night, there is an evening or night chill in the sternum, then the cause is an increase in blood pressure, which in the future can lead to the development of hypertension or to provoke a stroke. In this case, you need to see a doctor who examines the heart and prescribes medication.
Causes of chills in women
Since women are more emotional than men, then in stressful situations or after a strong nervous strain, they can begin to be frightened. In such cases, you should take a sedative, listen to quiet music, drink tea or lie down in a hot bath, in general, do what helps to relax the body.
If the state of chills alternates with hot flashes, sweating and menstrual irregularity are noted, this is a sign of an onset of a climatic syndrome or menopause. It is necessary to address to the gynecologist or the endocrinologist, for definition of disturbances in a hormonal background and purpose or appointment of treatment.
To understand the causes that caused chills, you should not engage in self-medication, but immediately go to a therapist or family doctor who, after clinical tests and examination, will determine which particular specialist will be able to prescribe the necessary treatment.