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There are several types of the flu. There is the common seasonal flu and the Swine Flu. The flu is an acute respiratory infection that is caused by flu viruses. The flu is very contagious and is spread when inhaling infected flu drops from the air. The symptoms of the swine flu are typically similar to those of the seasonal flu. If you have a chronic medical condition, it is important to know the symptoms of the flu so that you can seek treatment as soon as possible. Flu symptoms for the seasonal flu normally start in the fall and carry on to the spring. There is an initial outbreak of school aged kids that get sick with it. The difference in the symptoms of the flu and the common cold is that flu symptoms come on sudden no matter which flu it is. It typically starts with an onset of fever. The fever can go from a low grade fever to a moderately high one of 104 degrees accompanied with uncontrollable shivering within a matter of hours if treatment is not sought. You will experience mild to moderate and sometimes severe aches and pains in the muscles and joints as well as around the eyes. The body will become weak and tired and movement will almost feel impossible. Due to the fever, your skin will become flushed and red and look ill appeared with watery eyes. The fever can cause headaches that can feel like migraines and a sharp pounding behind the eyes. Coughing and sneezing make this feeling worse. There will be a dry rough cough that makes your lungs feel as if they are going to collapse. From the excess coughing, your throat will become sore. You will also have watery eyes as well as a watery discharge from your nose. With the swine flu, the symptoms may be similar and can also include diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms are somewhat more severe with the swine flu.
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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.
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.
Have you ever tried using Hyland's Cold and Flu products for relief from cold and flu symptoms?
I have not personally tried using Hyland's Cold and Flu products for relief from cold and flu symptoms.
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.
What do you have if you show Flu like symptoms red spots on belly?
flu like symptoms,red spots on belly,and nausea
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.
How can one contract the avian flu and what are it's symptoms?
To prevent contracting the avian flu, avoid contact with infected birds. If you have normal flu symptoms, eye infections, or respiratory issues, you many have the avian flu.
What are the common flu symptoms and how to prevent the flu?
Common flu symptoms can include cold-like symptoms of coughing and sneezing to fevers and sluggishness. A good way of trying to avoid getting the flu is washing your hands after touching possibly contaminated surfaces so that it doesn't spread.
Is flu like symptoms always the Swine Flu?
The symptoms of swine flu and normal flu are very similar, even doctors cannot tell them apart without swabbing and testing. As a result a lot of people who think they have had swine flu have probably only had normal flu.
Does steaming help with the flu symptoms?
Steaming can help relieve flu symptoms like congestion and sore throat by loosening mucus and soothing the throat. However, it does not cure the flu itself.
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.
