are flu symptoms always severe
Patients usually feel sick 1 to 2 days after exposure to the influenza (flu) virus. The flu usually involves: 1  Abrupt onset of severe symptoms, which include headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and high fever (up to 104 °F). 2  Cough (which is usually dry but is often severe) and sometimes a runny nose and sore throat. The following are special concerns for people taking natural remedies for colds or influenza: 1  Echinacea is commonly taken to prevent onset and ease symptoms of colds or flu. 2  High quality studies have failed to show that this herb helps prevent or treat colds. 3  In addition, some people are allergic to echinacea. 1 Flu-like Symptoms. 2  Some people actually experience flu-like symptoms, called oculorespiratory syndrome, which include conjunctivitis, cough, wheeze, tightness in the chest, sore throat, or a combination. 3  Such symptoms tend to occur 2 to 24 hours after the vaccination and generally last for up to 2 days. Later signs and symptoms. If untreated, new signs and symptoms of Lyme infection might appear in the following weeks to months. These include: 1  Erythema migrans appearing in other areas of your body. 2  Joint pain. 3  Bouts of severe joint pain and swelling are especially likely to affect your knees, but the pain can shift from one joint to another. 4  Neurological problems. The infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microscopic organisms. In most cases, these infections lead to colds or mild influenza (flu) and are temporary and harmless. In rare cases, flu can be severe, or the infections may turn into pneumonia. Because the virus changes, people can get the flu no matter what their age. The process works like this: A person infected with an influenza virus develops antibodies against that virus. The virus changes. Treatment may include: Medications to relieve aches and fever. Medications for congestion and nasal discharge. Bed rest and increased intake of fluids. Antiviral medications. When started within the first 2 days of treatment, they can reduce how long you'll have the flu and the severity of symptoms. A small, red bump often appears at the site of a tick bite or tick removal and resolves over a few days. This is normal after a tick bite and does not indicate Lyme disease. However, these signs and symptoms may occur within a month after you've been infected: Rash. It usually starts quickly, with fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and a dry cough. People of all ages can get the flu. Although most people are ill with the flu for only a few days, some have a much more serious illness and may need to be hospitalized. Influenza can also lead to pneumonia and death. Flu usually starts with the abrupt onset of fever, headache, fatigue and body aches. Here's a list of flu symptoms you might feel: 1  High temperature. 2  Severe aches and pains in the joints and muscles and around the eyes. 3  Generalised weakness. 4  Ill appearance with warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes. 5  Headache. 6  Dry cough. 7  Sore throat and watery discharge from your nose. 8  Diarrhoea or upset stomach.
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