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What Causes Body Chills Along With High BP In A Diabetic Patient?
have a brother who is mentally challenged and does not communicate his symptoms very well if at all. he is 70 years old, does not exercise, sleeps or at least stays in bed 16-18 hours a day, diabetic, is treated by a doctor regularly. at super tonight which he did not eat, he was shaking. when ask what was wrong, he said he had the chills, went to put jacket on, house was 70 degrees and I turned heater up to 72. checked his blood pressure, 156/118 left arm, 150/98 right arm, heart rate of 60. blood sugar 160. he went to lay down and started wheezing. covered him and he said he was starting to warm up. told him to cough to clear throat and wheezing stopped. he is resting, any suggestions
Fri, 30 Dec 2022
Hello,
Your brother who is mentally challenged is diabetic and is also suffering from chills. It was good that you covered him, he was probably suffering from hypothermia, a condition when the body temperature goes low. Mild hypothermia presents with symptoms like shivering and mental confusion, severe hypothermia may cause symptoms like increased mental confusion, muscle rigidity, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, etc.
Patients who are diabetic, have thyroid conditions, certain medications may trigger such symptoms. Risk factors are old age, mental problems, alcohol and drug use, exhaustion, etc. You are suggested to get him clinically examined to rule out any developing CAD, coronary artery disease, or any other ailment that can cause such symptoms. His treatment will depend on the diagnosis made.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your brother who is mentally challenged is diabetic and is also suffering from chills. It was good that you covered him, he was probably suffering from hypothermia, a condition when the body temperature goes low. Mild hypothermia presents with symptoms like shivering and mental confusion, severe hypothermia may cause symptoms like increased mental confusion, muscle rigidity, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, etc.
Patients who are diabetic, have thyroid conditions, certain medications may trigger such symptoms. Risk factors are old age, mental problems, alcohol and drug use, exhaustion, etc. You are suggested to get him clinically examined to rule out any developing CAD, coronary artery disease, or any other ailment that can cause such symptoms. His treatment will depend on the diagnosis made.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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