question: hello. so recently i got very sick. i was thinking it was the stomach flu. first it started with my throat hurting and also not having an  appetite. when i would eat i would just throw it up. i had a headches for days, i had the chills, etc.  i havent eaten in 6 days. now i noticed today that my gums have gotten really swollen and when i went to brush my teeth they started bleeding. whats going on with me?!