Browse Medications by Everyday Health Concerns: Uncontrollable shivering
Written by Amar Lunagaria
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Reviewed by James Wong
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Updated Jan 27, 2025
•Published Jan 15, 2025
Fact checkedWhat is Uncontrollable shivering?
Uncontrollable shivering, or tremors, happens when your body shakes without control. This is often your body's response to cold or certain health conditions. While it can feel alarming, knowing why it happens can help you manage it effectively.
Symptoms of Uncontrollable shivering
Symptoms of uncontrollable shivering include:
- Shaking or trembling in the body, often more pronounced in the hands, legs, or torso
- Chills, even when the temperature is not cold
- Inability to stop shaking, despite attempts to warm up
- Increased heart rate or a feeling of coldness in the body
What causes Uncontrollable shivering?
Uncontrollable shivering can be caused by:
- Cold environments, where your body tries to warm up by producing heat through shaking
- Fever due to infections, which often triggers shivering as your body raises its temperature to fight the infection
- Hypoglycemia, when your blood sugar drops too low, causing tremors
- Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis, which can affect movement control
- Severe anxiety or stress, which can lead to physical symptoms like shaking
- Medications, particularly those that affect the nervous system
Risk factors for Uncontrollable shivering
Risk factors for uncontrollable shivering include:
- Exposure to cold temperatures for prolonged periods
- Having a fever or underlying infection
- Low blood sugar, often in people with diabetes
- Neurological conditions that affect motor control
- Experiencing extreme stress or anxiety
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How is Uncontrollable shivering diagnosed?
Uncontrollable shivering is diagnosed by:
- Physical examination, where your doctor may assess your symptoms and medical history
- Blood tests, to check for infections or conditions like hypoglycemia
- Neurological evaluation, to rule out disorders affecting movement control
- Imaging tests, such as MRIs or CT scans, if a neurological condition is suspected
How is Uncontrollable shivering treated?
Treatment for uncontrollable shivering depends on the cause but may include:
- Warming measures, such as blankets or heated pads to raise body temperature
- Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever
- Blood sugar management, through diet or medication for those with hypoglycemia
- Anxiety treatments, including relaxation techniques or medications
- Medications for underlying conditions like Parkinson's disease or infections
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Can Uncontrollable shivering be prevented?
To prevent uncontrollable shivering:
- Stay warm in cold weather by wearing layered clothing
- Manage stress through relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation
- Monitor blood sugar levels if you have diabetes or are prone to hypoglycemia
- Stay hydrated and avoid getting overly fatigued, which can trigger shivering in some people
- Seek early treatment for infections or fevers to avoid excessive shaking
Managing Uncontrollable shivering at home
At-home remedies for managing shivering include:
- Bundling up in warm clothing or blankets if you're cold
- Drinking warm fluids, like tea or soup, to raise your body temperature
- Practicing deep breathing exercises to reduce stress or anxiety-induced shivering
- Using a warm compress on areas where you feel cold or shivery
When should you seek help for Uncontrollable shivering?
Seek professional help if:
- Shivering persists despite warming measures
- Other symptoms, like chest pain or difficulty breathing, occur alongside shivering
- Shivering is accompanied by confusion, loss of consciousness, or extreme fatigue
- Shivering is not related to cold exposure or fever
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