Decatur, Georgia. For the southwestern Georgia county, see Decatur County, Georgia. Decatur is a city in, and county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. With a population of 20,148 in the 2013 census, the city is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear the Decatur name.
Chills are caused by rapid muscle contraction and relaxation. They are the body's way of producing heat when it feels cold. Chills often predict the coming of a fever or an increase in the body's core temperature. Chills are an important symptom with certain diseases such as malaria.
Needless to say, hot or cold flashes are caused due to the fluctuations in the levels of hormones that take place during the menopause transition. Causes and Symptoms. During cold flashes or chills, women experience a sudden feeling of intense cold or chills. Cold sweats that occur at night can disturb one's sleep, thereby leading to irritability and fatigue. One might also experience a tingling sensation in the body.