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What Causes Fever And Chills During Pregnancy?
My friend is 31 weeks pregnant and has had fever and chills for 3 days. She went to emergency room and was admitted for low potassium, no fever. She is shaking terrible and cannot get warm. She tested neg for the flu. Why no fever and terrible chills and hot forehead . she is really sick.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Unfortunately, there are many kinds of viral illnesses that can make you shiver and feel cold even if the body temperature is not elevated, however a fever needs to be ruled out, especially if her admission to the hospital was a few days ago.
So I suggest someone in the home purchase a thermometer and take her temperature. If it is above 38 degrees Celsius (or 100.4 Farenheit) she should call her OB provider to see if she needs to go back to the hospital.
If her fever is not elevated, she may just be cold, so lots of blankets, hot tea and warm clothing will make her feel better and it may just take time for her to get over this illness.
Make sure she drinks lots of liquids and also pay attention to the movements of the baby. If the baby isn't moving like usual, or if she has any abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding or leakage of fluid, she should return to the hospital to be evaluated.
I hope I was able to answer your question today and tha my advice was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Unfortunately, there are many kinds of viral illnesses that can make you shiver and feel cold even if the body temperature is not elevated, however a fever needs to be ruled out, especially if her admission to the hospital was a few days ago.
So I suggest someone in the home purchase a thermometer and take her temperature. If it is above 38 degrees Celsius (or 100.4 Farenheit) she should call her OB provider to see if she needs to go back to the hospital.
If her fever is not elevated, she may just be cold, so lots of blankets, hot tea and warm clothing will make her feel better and it may just take time for her to get over this illness.
Make sure she drinks lots of liquids and also pay attention to the movements of the baby. If the baby isn't moving like usual, or if she has any abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding or leakage of fluid, she should return to the hospital to be evaluated.
I hope I was able to answer your question today and tha my advice was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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