Why there is chills
Why there is chills
Chills are a condition in which a personfeels cold regardless of the ambient temperature. It arises from the spasms of blood vessels piercing the skin, and is accompanied by the pallor of the skin, trembling, the appearance of goosebumps.
Instructions
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The most common cause of chills is an increasebody temperature. This can be a consequence of infectious diseases, allergic reactions, serious injuries, etc. Fighting the virus, the body releases special substances pyrogens. Their peculiarity consists in the fact that they are able to destroy the pest independently only when the temperature of the blood rises. Also, during muscle contractions that occur during chills, a person produces a large amount of heat. The organism can not give it to the environment, which leads to its overheating.
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Some infectious diseases provokeincrease in temperature only 1-2 days after infection. The patient feels that he is shivering, but the thermometer shows normal values. This often happens with the flu or ARVI. The feeling of coldness in the hands and feet can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus or obliterating endarteritis (a disease that affects the vessels). People with vegeto-vascular dystonia or thyroid problems may feel chills from time to time even in a hot place. This is due to the lost thermoregulation: the body tries to cool the body, despite the fact that it is so cold.
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Chilliness is not always a signal of thedisease. It can be a reaction of the body to a too long stay in the cold. In this case, in addition to the sensation of cold, blue lips and nails are marked, the pallor of the face is marked. Girls, long and often sitting on hard diets, periodically encounter this symptom due to slowing of metabolic processes in the body. Unstable psyche, severe fright, stress, overstrain and lack of sleep can also be the causes of chills. Thus, the body protects itself from the effects of the environment.
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When a chill occurs, a person needsincrease the amount of fluid consumed. It is better if it is a warm tea with raspberries or honey, cranberry or cranberry mors. If the temperature is normal, you can take a hot bath or climb under a warm blanket. Do not drink alcohol in order to keep warm. Vascular expansion and increased pressure can lead to dizziness and muscle weakness. With an increase in body temperature above 38.5 ° C, you can begin taking antipyretics. It is not recommended to wipe the body with cold water, alcohol or vinegar. This can only aggravate the situation.
