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Shivering or rigors
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.
Shivering - involuntary body trembling which happens when the body’s muscles tighten and relax quickly, often in response to cold temperatures to try and warm the body
Rigors - involuntary body trembling and chills, often experienced during a fever (high body temperature)
Conditions
Chest infection
Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Cough
- Shivering or rigors
- Shortness of breath
- High temperature
- Unusually tired
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chest infection.
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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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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- High temperature
- Sore throat
- White spots on tonsils
- Shivering or rigors
- Difficulty speaking
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Diphtheria.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shivering or rigors
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Unusually tired
- Aching muscles all over body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Malaria.
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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.
