flu
I now have flu, this sucks, i'm sorry if i get anyone sick
Here's what I have found out about the flu from http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_doctor/flu_symptoms.shtml
Flu often starts like a cold with a sore throat or runny nose - but it soon becomes much worse, and you know something more than a cold has hit you. Symptoms include:
- Fever (usually above 38°C)
- Chills
- Muscle aches and pain
- Severe headache
- Weakness and tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
- Cough, and
- Chest pain
Symptoms last about a week
The illness usually lasts about 7-10 days, with the fever and aches improving after 2-3 days and the cough and sore throat lasting longer. However, some people have symptoms which go on for much longer - weakness and depression sometimes lasts weeks.
Rest is best
Until just recently there were no specific medicines for flu. Most people got better on their own with simple relief for their symptoms. This includes:
- Rest. The most important thing in flu is to give your body a chance to heal itself by resting. Lie down and sleep if possible.
- Regular pain relief with aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen
- Keep well-hydrated with plenty of warm fluids, and
- Remedies for sore throat, headache and blocked nose.