well i've been sick all day longwith a really bad head ache and sore thorat and when i walk i feel light headed or dizzy sometimes... and i still feel really bad now i just got bored of laying in the bed ...........do you think i got the flu i hope not.................
2006-11-28 12:41:16 · 6 answers · asked by Dipstick 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
A cold or a virus can give you the same symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have influenza is to go to your doctor. He will take a swab (it will hurt, he is going about four inches into your nose with a Q-tip) and send it off to the lab. If it is the flu, the treatment is pretty much the same as a cold unless you get worse or are in a high risk group.
2006-11-28 12:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by damndirtyape212 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a ordinary cold, stay hydrated ,maybe if needed take Tylenol and rest.
The real Flu called Influenza there are different strains out there, will start with a sudden onset of High Fever, Chills, coughing which can end up in Pneumonia. Influenza is caused by a Virus.
Best Prevention is the yearly Flu Shot.
In your case,if it getting not better in 5 days or you start haven High Fever I would see a Doctor.
Get Well
Nurse from Seattle
2006-11-28 20:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very possible that you have the flu. The symptoms are high fever and chills accompanied with aches and pains. Only a doctor can diagnose you with certainty. Take non-aspirin, drink plenty of fluids and get your rest. Hope you feel better soon.
2006-11-28 20:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, sounds like a viral illness. Drinks lots of fluids and take over-the-counter meds. If you don't feel better in a couple of days, go see your doc.
2006-11-28 20:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeppers i think ur sick, i just had those symotoms last week, but i'm better now so hopefully you will get better soon too!
2006-11-28 20:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Emma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe.. drink some OJ and go to bed
2006-11-28 20:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by Adrian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋