Priyanka Yadav Priyanka Yadav Asked 6 months ago

Are chills a sign of fever?

Kal se thoda theek nahi lag raha hai, aur abhi thodi chills bhi ho rahi hain. Does having chills mean I'm definitely getting a fever, or can it be something else?

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Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, chills are a very common early sign of a fever. When I had high fever last year, the doctors at Max Hospital explained that chills happen as the body raises its core temperature to fight infections. But please consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Chills are indeed the body's way of signaling that a fever is starting. If you are feeling chilled, avoid any workouts or running for a few days. Just rest completely and let your body recover.

Anirudh Sharma Anirudh Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Chills usually precede or accompany a fever as your body attempts to combat an underlying viral or bacterial infection. It is a standard physiological response. Monitor your temperature and seek professional medical advice if it persists.

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In my personal experience, whenever I get sudden shivering and chills, a fever follows within an hour. I usually just take rest and monitor my temperature. Everyone is different though, so do check with a doctor if you feel worse.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, chills are just the initial stage of a normal fever. Don't worry, it is just your immune system doing its job. Take some rest, stay hydrated, and if the fever doesn't go down in a day or two, we will get it checked by a doctor.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Chills are indeed a sign that a fever is arriving to cleanse the body. Stay positive, drink warm water or tulsi tea, and rest. Do consult a doctor if you feel very weak or if the fever rises.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, absolutely. Whenever my kids get chills and start shivering, I know a fever is about to set in. Keep a thermometer handy, check their temperature, and give them warm blankets. Consult a pediatrician if the temperature goes high.

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