Chills
A sudden sensation of feeling cold.
Also called: Chills.
Conditions associated with chills
The following conditions have been associated with chills in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Caroli disease
Caroli disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Caroli syndrome
Caroli syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cellulitis
A bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, warmth, and pain, which can spread and become serious....
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Ebola hemorrhagic fever
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Endocarditis
Infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, which can cause fever, fatigue, and heart murm...
Food Poisoning
Illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cram...
Goodpasture syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hereditary spherocytosis
Hereditary spherocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Hyper-Igd syndrome
Hyper-Igd syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Influenza
A contagious respiratory viral infection causing fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, and fatigue....
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
A bacterial infection of the kidneys, usually ascending from the bladder, causing fever, flank pain, and urina...
Kidney Stones
Hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, and urinar...
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mirizzi syndrome
Mirizzi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Osteomyelitis
A bone infection, usually bacterial, causing bone pain, fever, and swelling over the affected area....
Plague
Plague is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pneumonia
Infection of the lung tissue that can cause cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Can be caused by b...
Postinfectious vasculitis
Postinfectious vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Prostatitis
Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland causing pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sometimes fever....
Rat-bite fever
Rat-bite fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Relapsing fever
Relapsing fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Scorpion envenomation
Scorpion envenomation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sepsis
A life-threatening condition in which the body's response to infection damages its own tissues and organs....
Severe disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompetent patients
Severe disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompetent patients is a medical condition that may be a...
Sheehan syndrome
Sheehan syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tularemia
Tularemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1
Any familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NLRP3 gene....
Tests providers may use to investigate chills
When investigating chills, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Albumin, Random Urine With Creatinine Ratio
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Bun/Creatinine Ratio Test
The BUN/Creatinine ratio blood test is used to diagnose acute or chronic renal (kidney) disease or damage. It ...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Creatinine Random Urine Test
This urine test assesses creatinine levels and can be helpful in diagnosing the health and functioning of the ...
Crp Test C-Reactive Protein
This blood test measures levels of CRP to help indicate if cases of inflammation or infection are occurring. I...
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Assesses low-level inflammation and cardiovascular risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside chills
Bone Pain
Pain originating in the bones, which can be caused by injury, infection, or other conditions....
Frequent Urination
The need to urinate more often than usual....
Painful Urination
Burning, stinging, or discomfort when urinating, most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection....
Skin Redness
Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, which can be a sign of inflammation or infection....
Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, commonly caused by viral o...
Sudden Urge to Urinate
A sudden, strong need to urinate that is difficult to delay, which can be a sign of bladder irritation or over...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if chills is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom chills mean?
Chills is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A sudden sensation of feeling cold.
Which conditions are associated with chills?
Chills has been reported in association with 39 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome, Brucellosis, Caroli disease, Caroli syndrome, Cellulitis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about chills?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.