What causes body chills?
Patient: Yes I have the chills for about a week in half every body at work is sick but my doctor say it not the flu my chest is cough up thick flem an my nose runs all day an my head hurtsdon t want to eat I work in oil refinery an every scense I been in the coker drum I have not been my self Doctor: HelloWelcome to HCMThere may be chest infections and so chills may due to or associated with your work. Immediately consult your doctor for lab tests and chest x ray for evaluation of proper cause. Also do your respiratory function tests.Take levocetirizine 5 mg for allergy and cold twice a day.Take paracetamol 650 mg 2-3 times a day for fever and headache.Take other nasal decongestant medicine or inhaler.Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day.Take plenty of fluids and proper rest for some days.Take advises of your doctor for proper antibiotics.Hope you will be alright.Take care...