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What Causes Fever With High Heart Rate And Shivering?
My moms temp went from 102.3 to 103 in about 20 minutes. She also is shaking uncontrollably. And her heart rate was 111. is having a high heart rate and extreme shaking normal when sick? She also has lots of blankets on her. She says shes very very cold. Thank you.
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Hi
I understand your concern.
Fever increases body's metabolism & hence causes increased heart rate. It needs to be investigated as fever associated with chills can be caused by a number of infections like malaria, urinary tract infection, leptospirosis, etc.
Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
Fever increases body's metabolism & hence causes increased heart rate. It needs to be investigated as fever associated with chills can be caused by a number of infections like malaria, urinary tract infection, leptospirosis, etc.
Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.
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