What are the Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Virus?

What are the Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Virus?:

1. Headache.
2. Fever (38o to 40oC).
3. Aching muscles and joints.
4. Chest pains.
5. Lack of appetite.
6. Fatigue and weakness.
7. A runny nose and sore throat.
8. Dry cough.
9. Restless sleep.
10. Chills and shivering.
11. Indigestion.
12. Vomiting or diarrhoea.

 What can I do?:

• Drink as much as possible - you lose a lot of liquids during a fever.
• Rest, preferably by staying in bed.
• Try to get plenty of sleep.
• If you have a cough, an over-the-counter cough remedy may ease your symptoms. The pharmacist is the best person to advise on this.
• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Paracetamol (eg Panadol, Calpol) or aspirin (eg Aspro clear) will reduce fever and muscle aches. (Note that aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.) Ibuprofen (eg Nurofen) will also relieve these symptoms. These painkillers are also found combined with medicines such as nasal decongestants in various over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. Ask your pharmacist for advice about which are most suitable for relieving your symptoms.
• Consult a doctor if the symptoms do not disappear after a week, or sooner if you feel worse.