Chest pain, flu and fever

May 17, 2017 – Take over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to relieve body aches, headache, and fever. Take over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants to help with congestion. Drink lots of fluids. Get plenty of rest.

Nov 29, 2017 – While the flu is also caused by a virus, it’s a whole different kind of illness. Coldsymptoms are relatively mild, whereas the flu causes much more severe symptoms. … Flu symptoms often include: Extreme fatigue with body and muscle aches.

Jan 31, 2017 – If you suddenly found yourself experiencing chest pain, discomfort in one or both arms, or shortness of breath, alarm bells might immediately sound in your mind alerting you of these telltale signs of a heart attack. But what if you felt nauseous, exhausted, weak, or like you had a bad cold? Heart attack …

Jan 4, 2017 – Many people can fight flu symptoms with lots of rest and fluids, but certain high-risk groups may experience dangerous complications as a result of the flu. … of breath; severe chills or sweating; fever higher than 102°F (38.9°C) that’s not going away, especially if you also have chills or sweating; chest pains.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of Viral Infections from the Home Version of the Merck Manuals.

If you think you have the flu, try to rest, maintain a good fluid intake, and manage your symptoms. This will help you recover and prevent dehydration. See your doctor if you are concerned, and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing; chest pain; sudden dizziness …

Pleurisy, or other problems that affect the pleura, can cause a ‘pleuritic’ chest pain. This is … You may feel a pleuritic chest pain anywhere in the chest depending on the site of the inflammation, or problem with the pleura. … You may also have a cough, cold, high temperature (fever), or flu-like symptoms caused by the virus.

Jul 28, 2017 – In adults. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; Sudden dizziness; Confusion; Severe or persistent vomiting; Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough …

Fast breathing or trouble breathing; Bluish skin color; Not drinking enough fluids; Not urinating or no tears when crying; Severe or repeated vomiting; Not waking up or not interacting; Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held; Pain or pressure in chest or belly; Sudden dizziness; Confusion;Flu-like symptoms …