Rohan Das Rohan Das Asked 7 months ago

What is the cause of shivering fever?

Kal se thoda bukhar hai aur badan mein kampkapi bhi ho rahi hai. Meri mummy keh rahi hain ki yeh shivering fever hai. Kya hota hai iska reason, aur aise thand kyun lagti hai?

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Ananya Menon Ananya Menon Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Shivering with a fever is actually quite common, it's your body's way of trying to raise its core temperature. Usually means a bacterial or viral infection. Just keep warm, hydrate well, and keep an eye on the temperature. If it's really high or lasts long, better see a doctor, okay?

Karan Bhatia Karan Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Shivering fever means your body is fighting off something, probably an infection. Your internal thermostat is trying to warm you up to kill off the germs. Check your temperature, take paracetamol if it's high, and if it doesn't go down or you have other symptoms, straight to the doctor. Don't delay.

Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Shivering fever is a sign your body's immune system is actively fighting. Best to rest completely, no exercise when you have fever! Once you're better and the doctor gives a go-ahead, maybe some light walking to get blood circulation going, but for now, just focus on recovery.

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Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, a shivering fever is so uncomfortable! I remember once I had it so bad. Usually it's an infection, viral or bacterial. I tried warm sips of ginger tea and kept myself covered, but if the fever doesn't break, a doctor visit is a must. They can figure out the root cause.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Honestly, if you have a shivering fever, it's a symptom, not a diagnosis. It could be anything from a common cold to something more serious like malaria or dengue. Don't try to self-diagnose based on internet posts. Please, please see a doctor and get proper tests done to know the exact cause.

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