Flu is a contagious infectious infection or disease caused by the influenza virus. Fever, sore throat, hoarse voice, runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, body pain, and cough are its symptoms. Sometimes they may also cause diarrhea and vomiting. Flu is transmissible through respiratory droplets while sneezing and coughing and through infected surfaces. Symptoms prevail for a maximum of one week in mild to moderate cases. Antivirals, painkillers, antipyretics, and symptomatic treatment gives relief.
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I have severe throat pain while swallowing with flu-like symptoms. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from intense and constant throat pain, most especially when I swallow. I have other mild symptoms, like cough, stuffy or runny nose, fatigue, and body aches, but they are nothing in comparison to my throat pain. It has been nearly six days with this illness, and I canno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms and negative test results for flu and strep, you may be experiencing pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat) caused by a viral infection. Viral pharyngitis typically resolves on its own within one to two weeks, and antibiotics are not effectiv... Read Full »
I feel weak from the flu. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, From the last one week, I am suffering from nose blockage, fever, sneezing, and coughing. And from yesterday, I got my periods also. So my body is feeling totally weak. I am unable to stand properly also and also have a reddish color in the throat. What to do doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you are having are suggesting of possible viral flu infection. If you have a reddish color in the throat, then it is possible bacterial tonsillitis. Should get further checked by your physician as might need prescription medications. Meanwhile, you should ... Read Full »
I have flu-like symptoms that are worsening. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I became sick yesterday, and it just seems to be getting worse. I can barely stay awake. I have flu-like symptoms, including severe aches in muscles and joints, pain and tiredness around the eyes, weakness or extreme fatigue, warm, flushed skin, red and watery eyes, a headache, sore thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This is the flu season, and winter started out of nowhere. This sudden change in weather leads to more flu cases than cold weather, which kicks in gradually. People are not acclimatized yet, so it is highly suggested to observe all ... Read Full »
Can Ibuprofen lower the platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a hair transplant with 1500 grafts. That means about 3500 1 mm holes were made in my neck area (beard) and scalp and formed crusts and healed. Following my transplant (30 hours later), I had a normal white blood count but platelets were very low (60000), after one week my platele... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hereby, I am giving you opinion regarding your case. Platelet has seven to 10 days lifespan but it is produced from megakaryocytes continuously. Surgery or wound healing like in hair transplantation will not reduce platelet count. If following surgery infection occu... Read Full »
Kindly guide on the difference between common cold and the flu.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been wondering about the difference between a common cold and the flu. Kindly guide me on how to differentiate a regular cold or something more serious and what should be done for respiratory issues. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no distinction between the common cold and flu. Cold is a symptom you feel, and flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus called Haemophilus influenza, and it presents with a cold, cough, sore throat, and hoarseness ... Read Full »
I feel unwell. Could it be due to the flu?
Query: Hello doctor,I am feeling unwell and suspect it might be the flu. Could you provide personalized advice on over-the-counter medicines or home remedies to alleviate symptoms such as malaise associated with the flu, considering my overall health and any specific considerations I should be aware of?Tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.I can provide general information about over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and home remedies that may help alleviate flu symptoms. Here are some general OTC medicines and home remedies that may help alleviate flu sy... Read Full »
I have flu. Will taking Oseltamivir help?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling under the weather lately, and someone suggested taking Oseltamivir (Oseltamivir Phosphate) for the flu. That is what the doctor gave him for the flu. Rexol (Acetaminophen) is an antiviral medication, and I was wondering if it helps treat the influenza A virus. Coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. You should not be taking anti-viral medicine without a confirmative diagnosis. Do not take Oseltamivir (Oseltamivir Phosphate) tablets unless your flu diagnosis is confirmed. Because the medication is in a higher cl... Read Full »
I have flu-like symptoms and thick mucus. Is it HIV?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been uncertain about whether I have HIV as I experience flu-like symptoms intermittently. However, I have never had a sore throat or swollen nodes. I do not feel fatigued, and the mucus is usually thick whenever I cough. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms of a productive cough, it seems you may have an upper respiratory tract infection. I want to emphasize that I do not suspect HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). I suggest you the followi... Read Full »
Is there a risk of overdose when more than two tablets of paracetamol are taken?
Query: Hello doctor,I had the flu today. In the morning, I took two tablets of Paracetamol. After dinner, I took another two tablets. I cannot recall the exact time. Now, I am unable to sleep due to my flu symptoms. I remembered I have a combination of Paracetamol and Orphenadrine Citrate at home, so I too... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the flu. Consequently, you took two tablets of Paracetamol in the morning and an additional two tablets after dinner. The recommended Paracetamol dosi... Read Full »
I need information regarding avian influenza. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been hearing about avian influenza, which has raised concerns for me. Is it a pandemic or something? What can we do to prevent it? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, refers to influenza viruses that primarily infect birds. While most strains of avian influenza do not infect humans, some, such as the H5N1 and H7N9 subtypes, have caused infections in people, usually t... Read Full »
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