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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Chills In An Elderly Person?
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You 80 year old husband has a sudden onset of chills and shaking. This may indicate that your husband has an infection. I would call his medical provider and ask to be seen today. If they can not see him today then I recommend taking to an urgent care center or an ER. The danger here is if this is an infection it maybe in his blood and that can be life threatening
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fever
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You 80 year old husband has a sudden onset of chills and shaking. This may indicate that your husband has an infection. I would call his medical provider and ask to be seen today. If they can not see him today then I recommend taking to an urgent care center or an ER. The danger here is if this is an infection it maybe in his blood and that can be life threatening
I hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care questions and concerns
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