10 Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Chills
Many of us have found ourselves wanting to stay under the bedsheets when we are ill. This is often not just for comfort, but also because we feel so cold, even when the room we are in is very warm. This is another defense mechanism and one that goes hand in hand with fevers.
Chills are part of the mechanism that helps to heat the body in order to make it a hostile place for intruders. They are caused by the frequent contractions and relaxations of the muscles, which help to heat the body up. This causes the blood vessels to contract, which makes us feel cold.
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