Other Possible Causes of Chills
Migraines are not the only cause of chills. Some other health issues may also trigger this problem. These include:
– Anxiety: When people are anxious, the fight-or-flight responses are triggered. This leads to some physical signs, such as muscle aches, headaches, hot flashes, shaking, sweating, or chills.
– Infections: Both bacterial and viral infections may lead to headaches and chills
– Chronic health issues, such as leukemia
– Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, may lead to headaches, body chills, shaking, and sweating
– Overexertion, particularly from intense exercises, may trigger headaches and chills due to dehydration and a loss of minerals through sweating
– Hypothermia: This condition may cause the body temperature to drop severely, which leads to poor coordination, headaches, shivering, or chills [4]
– Medication side effects or overuse
