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What Causes Persistent Chills And Fever While On Advil?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Question: For the last 4-5 days or so, I have been getting the chills and slight fever at around the same time in the late afternoons. I take two advil and it promptly gets better. Any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
an infection?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

low grade fever without any symptoms besides the chills are usually caused by viral illnesses. In such cases taking paracetamol is preferable to avoid the potential side effects of drugs like advil. If you do have symptoms please let me know which.

In case of a 'simple' viral infection, it usually takes a few days to get better. If it doesn't or if any sign of worsening occurs, clinical assessment by a doctor is recommended.

I hope it helps!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Persistent Chills And Fever While On Advil?

Brief Answer: an infection? Detailed Answer: Hello, low grade fever without any symptoms besides the chills are usually caused by viral illnesses. In such cases taking paracetamol is preferable to avoid the potential side effects of drugs like advil. If you do have symptoms please let me know which. In case of a 'simple' viral infection, it usually takes a few days to get better. If it doesn't or if any sign of worsening occurs, clinical assessment by a doctor is recommended. I hope it helps! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!