Chilling
Chilling (medical term)
Chilling (/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/) is a medical term that refers to the feeling of coldness, often accompanied by shivering and pallor, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions.
Etymology
The term "chilling" originates from the Old English word "ciele" which means "cold, coolness, chill, frost".
Related Terms
- Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.
- Hypothermia: A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
- Shivering: An involuntary response to coldness where the body shakes slightly in order to produce heat.
- Pallor: An unhealthy pale appearance often associated with feeling cold or chilling.
Medical Conditions Associated with Chilling
- Influenza: A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Chilling is often a symptom.
- Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Chilling is a common symptom.
- Pneumonia: Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. Chilling can be a symptom.
Treatment
Treatment for chilling often involves addressing the underlying cause. For example, if chilling is due to fever, antipyretics may be administered. If chilling is due to exposure to cold, warming measures may be taken.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chilling
- Wikipedia's article - Chilling
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