What causes fever, chilling and cold sweats?
Patient: I've had a high temperature for nearly 2 weeks, it is worse during the night! If I haven't got a high temp I have cold chills and have excessive cold sweats! I ache all over and have a real tight chest worse with the high temp and also have a bad headache which again is worse when temp is high? Any ideas? Doctor: Thanks for your query at HCM!Your fever has been persisting beyond 2 weeks. You must visit a doctor.You need thorough examination and set of investigations to come to diagnosis whether viral, bacterial or tubercular in nature.Take paracetamol and nasal decongestants. Do saline gargles 6-8 times/day.You probably have had a secondary infection over your primary viral infection.You will need antibiotic prescription.Take care!Dr. Sheetal VermaInfectious Disease Specialsit