I feel really sick and havent been able to get a doctors appointment...I have a sorta sore throat but I think its just swollen glands..I have a temperature and headache and really sore joints...Is it the flu or could it be something else?
2007-11-04 20:16:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sore throats, swollen lymph nodes; headaches and sore joints could be attributed to the Hemophilus Influenza or the Flu.
These comprise about 90% of all infectious cases and can be a feature of many different types of viral infections.
* Adenovirus - the most common of the viral causes. Typically the degree of neck lymph node enlargement is modest and the throat often does not appear red, although is very painful.
* Orthomyxoviridae which cause influenza - present with rapid onset high temperature, headache and generalised ache. A sore throat may be associated.
* Infectious mononucleosis ("glandular fever") caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. This may cause significant lymph gland swelling and an exudative tonsillitis with marked redness and swelling of the throat. The heterophile test can be used if this is suspected.
* Herpes simplex virus can cause multiple mouth ulcers.
* Measles
2007-11-04 21:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even your doctor wont be able to diagnose you with only those information.. better see 1 right now..
FYI: did you know that rheumatic heart disease starts from ignored sore throats?
2007-11-05 04:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by Flying Voter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋