What has caused me to have violent cold shivers followd by hot sweating profusely for two hours at night?
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It may be possible that you have malaria.\nMalaria is caused by a parasite - plasmodium species and transmitted by mosquitoes.\n\nA malaria infection is generally characterized by recurrent attacks with the following signs and symptoms:\n~ Moderate to severe shaking chills \n~ High fever \n~ Profuse sweating as body temperature falls \n~ General feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise) \n~ Other signs and symptoms include:\nHeadache \nNausea \nVomiting \nDiarrhea \nFever\nPeople with malaria typically have cycles of chills, fever, and sweating that recur every 1, 2, or 3 days.\nAfter noting your symptoms and travel history, your doctor will likely obtain a sample (smear) of your blood for observation under a microscope. Two blood samples, taken at six- and 12- hour intervals, can usually confirm the presence of the malaria parasite and its type. It's possible to be infected by more than one plasmodium at the same time.\n\nOther infections may also cause this:\nInfluenza, Enteric (typhoid and paratyphoid) fever, Leptospirosis, Yellow fever, etc.\n\nYour doctor will take a proper history and conduct a physical exam to help properly diagnose you. He may conduct additional tests. It's a good idea to visit your doctor at the earliest. Hopefully it shouldn't be anything serious.
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You could have slept on it so the blood could not circulate properly or you may have carpal tunnel, make a doctors appt. if it keeps happening.
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This isn't just due to lack of sleep. Are you taking any medications currently? It could be a reaction to a medication. \n\nYou really need to see a doctor promptly for proper diagnosis. Be sure to take the names of any medications you are currently taking with you.
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i think u must try for "chyanprash" An Indian Ayurvedic product very effective to prevent u from getting cold. And the physical exercise whenever u feel cold. It'll definitely help u as u see when u do some physical work u get sweats.
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Don't stop sweating. It is your bodies device to cool itself. The result would be dehydration. Your body chivers to warm itself. Try cutting down on your salt intake, if your blood pressure is allittle high.
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I have certainly gone through a few 'dry spells' although I wouldn't say I got 'frigid'. I have absolutely gotten the 'cold shoulder' and many times have been 'frozen out' of a situation. Hmm...HEAT? Certainly I've a gone through a 'thaw' or two, enjoyed the 'warmth' of spring and I have been know to 'fire up the furnace' and 'stoke the engines' and 'set the place ablaze' on occasion.
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I get these alot I would try steam like boil a pot of water and put a towel over your head and breath in the steam a few times a day, also if you have bad headaches try putting Icy Hot on your temples or the areas afected be really careful with it though it is strong stuff
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It depends on how big the area is. \nA small area may be an ingrown hair, a pimple, blocked sweat gland or even an insect bite.\nA bigger area, may indicate nerve hypersensitivity, subcutaneous bruising or tissue damage.\n\nThink back to when it started to happen and anything you did differently that day, or how you felt health wise. Some people find their skin is extra sensitive to touch, hot or cold when they are about to come down with a cold.
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It's called sleep apoenia and is a normal but odd glitch in your nervous system.Panic will make it worse.Just remember it's normal,you won't die and relax and breath deeply.I have it too.It's what explains legends of vampires and night-hags,succubus etc.
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Are you sick? It could be a fever. I have had that happen to me.
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If you have nightmares, that would explain night sweats. I could think of about six different reasons why this might happen, most of them require a doctors visit to find out exactly what.
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The cold sweats means fever, which also means that your body is infected (either with bacteria or virus).\n\nCheck out the link below, which my doctor recommended to me. It's got a self-diagnosis tool to help you figure out what you've got.
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Normally, you shiver when you feel cold, but fever, illness, or other harsh conditions can also set off the shivers. When you shiver, your muscles contract and relax quickly, causing uncontrollable quivering all over your body. In the case of a reaction to the cold, a drop in skin and body temperature will signal the hypothalamus. Once activated, this part of the brain will stimulate muscle contractions (the shivering reflex) in order to warm up your body. After enough heat has been produced, the shivering stops.\n\nGoosebumps are caused by the pilomotor reflex. When you're exposed to cold temperatures or emotional stimuli, or if your skin's irritated, this reflex triggers an involuntary muscle contraction that raises the hairs of your skin, producing goosebumps. The response to cold, known as piloerection, helps keep air near the skin, thereby retaining heat for the body.
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Definitely!!!  Your body's energy level is low when you're sleepy therefore you can't be kept as warm!  This ALWAYS happens to me!
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Sounds as if you have a bad case of flu or some other virus. Drink lots of liquids, hot honey and lemon is good, take aspirin and get plenty of sleep. If you're not better within 48 hours go back to the doctor, or if you get eyes that hurt in the light/headache or a rash go back to the doctor immediately. Cool yourself down with a cold damp flannel over your forehead. I think you'll be fine in a few days.
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I had the same problem during cold nights , i use to immerse my legs in hot water ..they wud decrease then . later a doctor advised to have  calcium tablets and drink a glass of milk everyday .now the problem is gone . see if this helps u too.
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poor night vision\ntoo cold