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Ep 138 Fever: Take it to the limit

This Podcast Will Kill You

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Understanding Temperature Regulation when Feeling Cold with a Fever

Disrupted temperature regulation, such as in cases of traumatic brain injury, can lead to feeling cold during a fever. The body tries to raise its temperature by vasoconstriction in extremities to retain heat in the core, causing the feeling of cold. This sensation triggers behavioral responses like putting on layers to increase body temperature.

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