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The obvious answer is influenza. The flu virus is what causes you to get the flu.
Complications of the flu can be pneumonia (viral or bacterial) and other secondary respiratory infections such as bronchitis. It can cause sepsis (whole body infection with pathogens in the blood stream-"blood poisoning"). It can cause laryngitis from coughing. It can cause dehydration and associated imbalances of the electrolytes (such as blood sodium levels and potassium levels), constipation and kidney and liver damage from the dehydration. It can cause Reye Syndrome in patients who are 18 and younger if they are taking aspirin therapy (do not give aspirin to anyone in that age group for the flu without specific instructions from their doctor). It can cause Guillian-Barre Syndrome in some people. It can cause exacerbations (increases in symptoms or uncontrolled symptoms) of underlying medical conditions such as Diabetes mellitus, Asthma, COPD/emphysema of lungs, CHF and other heart diseases, chronic and acute kidney failure, respiratory system failure, liver failure, hematological conditions (blood disorders), neurological conditions, neuromuscular conditions and other systemic medical conditions.
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Does lead cause the flu?
No. Lead is poisonous, but the flu is caused by influenza viruses. Exposure to lots of lead could possibly make you more susceptible to other illness but it is indirectly related, if at all. Lead pollution is very serious and can cause serious damage and illness to exposed children and adults, however. It causes lung disease, toxic effects leading to kidney or liver damage, damage to the brain and nervous system and other affects on various body systems via air pollution, water pollution and ingestion of lead paint usually by children living in old houses.
Is the Swine Flu an illness?
Yes. "Swine flu" is a shortened name for the H1N1/09 influenza, which is a viral infection that causes disease in humans (and other animals). It is considered an infectious disease that causes illness in the hosts of the virus.
What are some sicknesses in Japan?
The main illness is flu in various forms ie Bird flu, Pig flu.
Do chapped lips lead to the flu?
Chapped lips do not lead to flu. It is not possible. You get flu when you come in contact with another patient suffering from flu.
What if you suffer from migrains and you might have swine flu?
Not sure what your question is. The migraine might be more frequent when you have a cold or a flu or is sick in any other illness, There's no difference if you have H1N1.
Are the stomach flu and influenza the same thing?
No, the stomach flu and influenza are not the same thing. Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, while the stomach flu is a gastrointestinal illness caused by various viruses.
What is a virus or illness causing fever and headache?
A virus or illness causing fever and headache: flu.
What illness could these symptoms be Fever nausea chills and very achy?
Good old flu
Is there a cure for the flu?
Yes, there is no cure for the flu, but antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms and duration of illness.
What is the name of the illness that occurs when you try to square a circle?
The flu
How are molds harmful?
cause illness, flu like reaction
Will you die if you catch the flu?
The flu, like any illness, has the potential to be fatal but in most cases of young healthy people it is not.
