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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Sudden Body Chills And Shivering?

My husband 82 years old had a sudden chills and shaking and cold yesterday. I covered him with blankets and put heating pad to his back and held him. It lasted about 20 minutes. Then I discovered he couldn t get out of his recliner. He couldn t lift himself up by legs and butt. This lasted another couple of hours. He could talk, knew me, could smile and could drink water and drink boost drink. Should I have called 911 and taken him to hospital? I t finally wore off and he was able to get up, with my help, and make it to bed. He seems fine today.
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Sudden chills and shaking is a sign of infection. In elderly patients, infections can progress rapidly so it would be best to have hom checked by his doctor.
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What Causes Sudden Body Chills And Shivering?

Sudden chills and shaking is a sign of infection. In elderly patients, infections can progress rapidly so it would be best to have hom checked by his doctor.