- Sensitivity to temperature.
- Cold sweats.
- Shivering.
- Pale skin on the face, palms and soles of feet.
- Paleness or bluish coloration of the lips and nails.
- Skin is cold when touched.
- Feelings of intense cold.
- Coldness of the nipple, neck, calf, foot, chin, knuckles, knee, arm, and testicles.
- Symptoms may usually be accompanied by aches and pains all over the body, coughs, diarrhea, fever, general ill feeling, hot and dry skin, lethargy, nausea, rashes and vomiting.
- Seizures, severe headaches, confusion, stiff neck, breathing problems, high fever, persistent diarrhea and change in level of consciousness and alertness, and inconsolable crying are some of the symptoms that go together with sweating and chills that are caused by serious medical conditions.
Causes Of Night Sweats And Chills
Night sweats or sleep hyperhidrosis which is partnered with chills usually indicates an illness or medical condition. Below are some of these medical conditions that cause sleep hyperhidrosis and chills.
- Hypothyroidism. This occurs when the thyroid gland excessively secretes thyroid hormones. These hormones manage hoe cells of the body create energy through metabolic processes. The condition increases metabolism which in turn produces more heat and results to night sweats along with chills, insomnia, bulging eyes, anxiety, moist skin, and heart palpitations.
- Infections. Bacterial and viral infections which can bring about meningitis, mononucleosis, pneumonia, influenza, colds, bacterial or viral gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and strep throat.
- Cancer. One good example is lymphoma which is cancer of the lymphatic system and tissues. Since the disease damages the immune system it does not only bring about sweating and chills at night, but can also cause fatigue, and itchiness.
- Aging process
- Autonomic reactions to stress and emotional situations along with anxiety and depression.
- Diabetes.
- Tuberculosis.
- Restless Leg Syndrome.
- Menopause.
- Sweating profusely at night lowers down the body’s temperature and can cause chills.
What Causes Chills And Sweating?
Sweating and chills that is partnered with nausea and fatigue would usually indicate a wide array of medical conditions. Below are some of these medical conditions.
- Fever. This happens when the body temperature increases above 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. This cause also indicates several underlying conditions and most common of these are bacterial and viral infections.
- For patients that are healthy, anxiety, inexperience in managing stressful situations, lack of sleep, and improper eating habits are major causes.
- Diabetes, Malaria and Migraines.
- Viral Gastroenteritis. Known as the stomach bug is a highly contagious condition that attacks the intestines. Besides sweating and chills, patients with the condition may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and abdominal pain. The virus is contacted through contaminated food and surfaces.
- Angina. This is a kind of chest pain that is brought about by a reduction in the flow of blood to the heart. This can signal an impending heart attack.
- Other bacterial and viral infections and diseases.
- Menopause and aging.