• Is shivering with a high fever normal?

I have high fever and am feeling very cold, hot and then start shivering. Is the fever making me shake? Is it normal?

1 Answer

  • Family Practitioner
  • Silver Spring, MD

When the body has an elevated temperature, it’s not uncommon to shiver. This rapid shaking is the body’s attempt to cool itself down.

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