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Feeling sick or nausea and Shivering or rigors

This page contains some of the conditions that could be the cause of these symptoms, although it is not a complete list of possible conditions.
Coronavirus

Shivering or rigors can be a symptom of coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more about coronavirus or use our Coronavirus Risk Assessment to check your risk.

Conditions

Dengue

Dengue is a common viral infection spread by mosquitoes.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Feeling sick or nausea
  • Shivering or rigors
  • High temperature

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Dengue.

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Pyelonephritis

A kidney infection is a painful and unpleasant illness that usually happens when bacteria travel up from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

  • Passing more urine than usual
  • Unusually tired
  • Pain when passing urine
  • High temperature
  • Lower back pain

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pyelonephritis.

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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.

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