Have you ever experienced chills without a fever? It’s not common, but it can happen. “Chills and fever are usually correlated unless there are other medical conditions or circumstances at play,” explains Robert Biernbaum, D.O., chief medical officer at WellNow Urgent Care.
The underlying causes could be thyroid conditions, malnutrition, or low blood sugar, he explains.
If frequent chills without a fever are becoming a concern, it’s essential to seek medical advice, according to Hannah Cohan, N.P., a board-certified nurse practitioner. “There could be a link to infections, long-term illnesses, or problems with the immune system,” she explains.
Feeling chills without a fever isn’t always cause for concern, but it’s worth investigating if it happens frequently.
Curious to know what could be causing those chills without a fever? Jeffrey Quinlan, M.D., Chair and Department Executive Officer of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, has some insights.
Here’s an overview of some things that can cause chills without a fever.
It may sound obvious, but the most common reason for chills with no fever is that you’re actually cold. Maybe you didn’t realize your air conditioning kicked on so high, or you stayed outside for too long on a freezing day.
But why do we shiver when we’re cold? Andrej A. Romanovsky, M.D., Ph.D., an Arizona State University professor and researcher explains the body’s response to the cold.
So, if you find yourself experiencing chills without a fever, make sure to pay attention to what your body is telling you and seek medical advice when necessary.