Contents:
- Medical Video: Never underestimate the flu ......... (6 minute version)
- The most common signs and symptoms of flu
- 1. Fever
- 2. Coughing
- 3. Sore throat
- 4. Body shivering
- 5. Fatigue
- 6. Headaches
Medical Video: Never underestimate the flu ......... (6 minute version)
Almost everyone in the world has had the flu at least once in a lifetime. Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a viral infection influenza. But usually before actually falling ill, you will first experience various flu symptoms. Well, detecting flu symptoms early can help you heal faster.
The most common signs and symptoms of flu
1. Fever
Fever is a sign that the body's immune system is working against viral infections. In some cases, flu symptoms can cause high fever to reach 38º Celsius or more. Even so, not everyone will automatically have a cold during the flu.
2. Coughing
Don't underestimate the cough that stops. Coughing can indicate a disease attack or a sign of a viral infection.
Coughing flu symptoms are usually accompanied by wheezing (wheezing) and chest tightness. You may also experience coughing up phlegm, though not always.
3. Sore throat
A sore throat is an early symptom of the flu, because a persistent cough will irritate the throat and itch.
In addition, sore throats will also make it difficult for you to swallow when eating and drinking. Sore throats tend to get worse as your flu gets worse.
4. Body shivering
Generally when you have a high fever, you will also feel very cold to shiver. Body shivering is actually the body's way to cool down the fever.
Sometimes, fever and cold heat are also accompanied by muscle aches and aches all over the body.
5. Fatigue
The body feels very tired even though it's doing nothing? Or, you have been exhausted lately, but, how come it's getting worse?
Without realizing it, the body is weak and tired quickly can also be a sign of flu symptoms being attacked. The symptoms of this one usually even appear first before the symptoms above begin to eat away at the body. As soon as other flu symptoms start to get worse, even fatigue will feel even more overwhelming.
So if you feel tired without a reason, you should quickly rest. Increase sleep to help the immune system fight the flu virus.
6. Headaches
When flu symptoms have started to get worse, the most recent complaint usually appears is a headache. Especially if your flu is making a fever.
Again, the main key is to increase rest. Avoid doing physical activities that are very wasteful of energy, and use free time to sleep.
