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Since flu symptoms are very commmon to cold symptoms they can be easily confused. Sore throat, fatigue, cough,these are sypmtoms both share but are more likely signs of a common cold than the flu.
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∙ 10y agoThe only way to be certain if you have the flu is to see a doctor. Most Often flu symptoms are very similar to those of a common cold but more extreme. These include but are not limited to: fever, chills, weakness, fatigue, sore throat, and dry cough. You also should be aware that the flu is a virus that changes constantly and every case is not the same.
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What are the most common symptoms of flu?
There are many symptoms of the flu. The most common symptoms of the flu include a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, coughing, a sore throat, a runny nose, fatigue, nausea, and chills.
What are the symptoms of the onset of flu?
Some of the symptoms for the flu are the same as the common cold, but there are a few symptoms that you only get with the flu. The most common of these symptoms are a fever of 101 or higher, body and joint aches, and a headache. If you are experiencing these symptoms along with other cold like symptoms we recommend seeing your Dr. about the flu.
Do flu like symptoms such as fever go along with virus?
Some virus infections do cause those symptoms that are like the flu, such as fever, coughs and sneezes, body aches, headaches, malaise and fatigue. However, not all viruses cause these symptoms. The most common viruses to cause these symptoms are the cold and flu viruses and those viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis (also known as "stomach flu", although it is not due to influenza viruses). Viral gastroenteritis is also commonly called Norwalk flu and it is most often due to noroviruses, that are specific to the GI tract, just as influenza viruses are due to viruses that are specific to the respiratory tract.
Shared Symptoms: The Flu and the Common Cold?
The flu is a seasonal illness that everyone is at risk for catching. Those that receive a flu shot from their doctor are less likely to contract this untreatable illness, but not immune to it. The flu is, unfortunately, not treatable with antibiotics. Even if you make an appointment to see your doctor regarding your flu symptoms, he will not be able to prescribe anything for you. Your doctor can run tests to determine whether or not you have the flu and he will suggest an over the counter flu medicine that will temporarily reduce your symptoms and provide you with short term relief. Over the counter medicines will not get rid of the flu. If you are unsure whether or not you have the flu or some other type of illness, take into account your symptoms to help you make the determination. Not all flu symptoms are experienced by everyone who contracts this illness. Some people experience every symptom imaginable while others only experience one or two. One of the most significant symptoms of the flu is a fever; running a fever is one of the most obvious symptoms that you have the flu versus the common cold. Since the symptoms of the flu and the common cold are so similar, the fever is one of the easiest ways to differentiate between the two. Along with a potential fever, people suffering from the flu can experience other symptoms that include a runny nose, congestion, a sore throat and chills. Body aches and fatigue will accompany these symptoms. Unlike the common cold, symptoms of the flu are quick to appear. You will wake up one morning feeling horrible with a myriad of symptoms. With the common cold, you will begin experiencing symptoms over several days until one day the culmination of all of your symptoms makes you feel terrible. With the flu, this happens immediately. Fortunately, symptoms of the flu often recede more quickly than those of the flu. If you experience symptoms in addition to regular flu symptoms you should contact your doctor immediately. Many illnesses share the same symptoms and it is always best to practice precaution.
If you have both flu and cold symptoms what do you have?
You could have either a cold or the flu or both. Or, you could have allergies. See the related questions for information about the symptoms of cold and flu.
How can one tell from symptoms whether they have Flu?
To tell the symptoms of the Flu can be really easy and sometimes really hard as they can get mixed up with the common cold, most flu cases are feeling weak, tired and always coughing and sneezing at all times of the day and night.
How do you feel when you get the Swine Flu?
There are a wide variety of symptoms associated with the Swine Flu. The most common is a Fever associated with a cough, runny nose or a sore throat. One could have vomiting, diarrhea as well. Commonly you would feel like you were hit by a Mack truck with aches, pains and headache.
How do medical professionals diagnose the Swine Flu?
By symptoms only. Swine flu usually presents with diarrhea in addition to the usual symptoms. Additionally, the regular flu season has not started yet, so most cases are assumed to be swine flu. There is no test at this moment that a family doctor could order (at least not in Canada).
Anyone ever get flu like symptoms from poison oak sumac rash?
It's not common for poison oak to cause flu symptoms. However, it can cause allergy symptoms which can appear similar to those of a flu.
How can you recognize a flu symptom?
Flu symptoms are hard to recognize sometimes as they often appear as cold symptoms, however a telling sign of the flu is in the suddenness and intensity of which the symptoms hit you that are often accompanied by weakness and fatigue.
Do you lose appetite with Swine Flu?
Some people do, but not all. Some people also can have vomiting and diarrhea with the H1N1/09 flu, but it is less common than most other symptoms of the flu.
What do you have if you show Flu like symptoms red spots on belly?
flu like symptoms,red spots on belly,and nausea
