Chills

(Shivering, Goosebumps, Feverish, Chilliness, Shuddering, Freezing, Frosty, Icy, Coldness, Numbness)

Chills are a sudden feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering and a rise in body temperature. They can be caused by exposure to cold temperatures, infections, or emotional stress. Chills typically start with a feeling of coldness and goosebumps, followed by shivering, and then a rise in body temperature. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may be accompanied by a fever, headache, and muscle aches.

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73 diseases may cause the symptom chills
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Age: 1 to 100
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Equally Common in Men and Women