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Classic Adult Flu Symptoms

Influenza season begins in October and peaks in January, February or March in the United States, but can occur at any time during the year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
Fever

...aises body temperature in an attempt to fight off the foreign substance and protect the body. Normally, the heightened body temperature will eliminate the problem, but if the temperature goes ab...
Signs of Intermittent Fever in Children

... his body has raised its temperature to fight a condition or infection. Even though it helps the body heal, you'll probably worry; and chances are, if he repeatedly gets that fever when you thin...
What Are the Symptoms of Mononucleosis?

...cause there is no specific treatment to fight the virus, treatment aims to relieve symptoms.
Fever

...aises body temperature in an attempt to fight off the foreign substance and protect the body. Normally, the heightened body temperature will eliminate the problem, but if the temperature goes ab...
What Are the Causes of Glandular Fever?

Glandular fever is another name for an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The most well-known of the various names for the infection is mononucleosis. Because people develop antibodi...
5 Things You Need to Know About Fever Causes

...or a few days, and it may even help you fight the infection causing the fever.
How to Fight the Flu Virus

...nd severity of the flu, the best way to fight the flu virus is to take specific measures at home to give your body the proper care it needs to return to health.
6 Ways to Treat Scarlet Fever

...h antibiotics. These germ-killing drugs fight the streptococcal bacteria that cause scarlet fever and will rid you of this uncomfortable illness. Remember to take the full course of antibiotics,...
Flu-Like Symptoms Associated With Herpes 1

...kely to cause infection of the mouth or fever blisters. The virus can be spread from the mouth to the genitals. Some symptoms associated with HSV-1 may resemble the flu, especially during an ini...
4 Ways to Handle a Fever During Pregnancy

A fever during a pregnancy can upset the development of the fetus, especially if the expectant mother has a fever early in her pregnancy. Most doctors will recommend the use of acetaminophen (Tyle...
Drugs for Rheumatic Heart Disease

...valves in the heart caused by rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is an immune disease that can develop following a Streptococcus bacterial infection. The Streptococcus bacteria are responsible for...
Signs for Swine Flu

Various strains of influenza have played havoc on human health several times throughout history. One of the most recent entrants into the history of this disease is the H1N1 virus, otherwise known...
Home Remedies for Fever

...n and is the body's natural response to fight infections and disease. Besides an increase of body temperature higher than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, additional signs of fever include chills, sweat...
5 Ways to Treat Hay Fever

To eliminate or limit hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms, avoidance of troublesome allergens works very well. Limit your time outdoors in the early morning or evening hours to avoid contact wit...
GI Virus Symptoms

The GI virus is also referred to as the gastrointestinal virus. It can be easily confused with the stomach flu although it is not an influenza. The GI virus is an intestinal virus that is derived f...
Common Side Effects of Boostrix

The combination vaccine to fight tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis is called a TDAP shot. While this is given to children ages 6 weeks to 7 years old, people also can get booster shots to...
What Are the Treatments for Cold?

...e energy and hydration that it needs to fight your cold. There are some additional treatments that you may consider if suffering from a cold.
How to Treat Bird Flu

...racterized by typical flu symptoms like fever and cough. This particular flu is a condition normally found in birds but it has crossed species to affect humans.Treatment for the bird flu consist...
5 Ways to Diagnose Flu Symptoms

The flu and the common cold share many of the same respiratory symptoms, including congestion, sneezing and coughing. The overlap in symptoms makes it tough to diagnose flu. The only way to defini...
Salmonella Bacteria Symptoms

Salmonella bacteria, found in the intestines of animals and humans, are commonly passed through fecal matter. Touching fecal matter and then touching food or drink without proper hand washing can s...
How to Prevent the Flu

...ses, vomiting or diarrhea. Most people fight off the flu on their own, but others must be hospitalized, and some die each year from secondary infections caused by the flu.
Facts on Fever

...eit (or 37 degrees Celsius), you have a fever. A part of your brain called the hypothalamus regulates your body temperature. Sometimes your hypothalamus raises your body temperature in reaction ...
How Do Flu Shots Work?

...ody creates antibodies that are used to fight off that virus. Once the virus has been eliminated, the immune system makes special white blood cells called memory cells. These cells are primed to...
5 Things You Need to Know About Gastroenteritis Symptoms

Viral gastroenteritis, also known as Montezuma's Revenge or the stomach flu, is not caused by influenza viruses at all, but rather food-borne viruses such as otaviruses, noroviruses, adenoviruses,...
Modern Treatments for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, or TB, has been treated in a variety of ways since the first treatment in Germany in 1863. The early method of the lung disease was to place a patient in a sanitarium far from the cro...
What are the Symptoms for Mono

Mono is lay terminology for a virus called mononucleosis. This virus originates from the Epstein-Barr virus and usually incubates for a month before you experience illness. It is sometimes called "...
Early Symptoms of Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a long-term infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other organs such as the bones, liver and kidn...
Peanut Butter Salmonella Symptoms

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. This bacterium is found naturally in the intestines of humans and animals and is secreted in fecal matter. Foods such as peanut butter c...
Fungal Lung Diseases

... system in which the body can no longer fight off fungi and bacteria. A few types of fungal lung diseases exist.
4 Ways to Identify the Symptoms of Viral Meningitis

...s and symptoms will be akin to a common fever, including changes in your body temperature, chills and sweating. These symptoms progress relatively rapidly, and they usually culminate in spells o...
Blood Poisoning Symptoms

Blood poisoning is not an official diagnosis, but rather a phrase that people use to refer to bacteria within the bloodstream. Dr. James M. Steckelberg, for the Mayo Clinic, states that the conditi...
Ecoli Poisoning Symptoms

Food poisoning occurs when foods are eaten that were contaminated with any one of many bacteria or toxins, including Escherichia coli (E. coli). Some of the most common sources of E. coli infection...
Signs & Symptoms of Mono

Mono, formally known as mononucleosis, is a virus that develops in and is transmitted through saliva. Many people call mono the "kissing disease." Mono occurs most commonly in children, adolescents...
Physical Effects of the Spanish Influenza

The Spanish Influenza, which is also referred to as the Spanish Flu, was a lethal pandemic that spread across the world in 1918. This 10-month pandemic led to the deaths of an estimated 22 to 40 mi...
What Are the Dangers of Leaving Tonsillitis Untreated?

Tonsillitis is a condition where the tonsils, clumps of fleshy tissue located on each side in the back of the throat, become infected by a virus or bacteria. Viral tonsillitis often subsides withou...
3 Ways to Treat Headaches Caused by Flu Virus

...indication that your body is working to fight off the flu virus. Blood vessels become enlarged, which increases the pressure in your head. Fever is crucial to fighting influenza because the viru...
Blood Cancer Diseases

...rts of cells that carry oxygen and help fight against infection. Sometimes, the blood cells can grow at a rapid rate and wreak havoc on the body. Fortunately, a few blood cancer diseases have sp...
Common Side Effects of Levofloxacin

...ntibiotics called fluoroquinolones that fight various bacteria in your body. It is used in treating bacterial infections of the skin or sinuses which cause bronchitis and pneumonia. It also figh...
What Are the Benefits of Oregano Oil?

Oregano oil, also known as origanum vulgare, is extracted from wild oregano plants and is thought to have many human health benefits. Available in liquid, tablet and capsule form, oregano oil suppl...

cabin fever
...e awake till midnight and will probably fight the munchies then...it's hard being closed up in the house on a rigid diet...but so far i have made it...WHEW!
- Posted On January 30, 2010 09:07:21 PM
  I had "car" fever all day. And I didn't cheat. I was rewarded by losing a pound while on my trip. I had a special k peanut butter bar today. It was really good. Read More
- Posted On January 30, 2010 09:07:21 PM
  I had "car" fever all day. And I didn't cheat. I was rewarded by losing a pound while on my trip. I had a special k peanut butter bar today. It was really good. Read More
Sick....again
- Posted On April 14, 2009 11:20:35 AM
  ...ll help loosen mucus and help your body fight this. Read More
- Posted On April 14, 2009 10:35:52 AM
  So this winter has not been nice to me or my sinuses. I had a nasty sinus infection in December that didn't really go away until I finally went to the doctor in February. Can't say I was to impress... Read More
Eating properly when you're ill
- Posted On December 12, 2008 04:22:48 AM
  ...n in my area! in the past 2 weeks I got fever, runny and plug nose! I've been using like tonnes of tissues! my body feel so weak and achey! i got sick then get better then sick again and then ge... Read More
- Posted On December 12, 2008 04:53:35 AM
  ...ealthy as your body needs the energy to fight off the bacteria. Read More
True?
- Posted On July 17, 2008 06:00:08 AM
  ...was little so my siblings and I used to fight over who gets to sit next to dad on the couch. Read More
- Posted On July 18, 2008 11:21:23 AM
  ...ning zone! (and for me, 99.0 is a high fever!) Read More
*sigh*
- Posted On May 16, 2008 08:09:02 PM
  ...ything else, my husband and i have been fighting. it annoys me when i suck it up and chose to get over things he won't apologize for yet he doesn't even seem to try, he just waits until it "... Read More
- Posted On May 16, 2008 11:06:51 PM
  ...husband is sitting next to me trying to fight with me. i almost went to a hotel but came home last minute. ughhhhhhhhhh! Read More
Anybody else...
- Posted On December 22, 2008 02:24:18 PM
  ...y-summer.jpg So who would win in a fight: River or Buffy? lol. Read More
- Posted On December 22, 2008 02:25:44 PM
  ...y-summer.jpg So who would win in a fight: River or Buffy? lol. River hands down.... Buffy is lucky half the time and River was able to shoot down a bunch of guards without even looking an... Read More
What are you thankful for today?
- Posted On July 7, 2008 12:39:52 PM
  ...e but I have. My husband and I got in a fight on the day we were celebrating our anniversary, which didn't help things at all. Working at a radio station, a Christian one at that, we get a lot... Read More
- Posted On July 8, 2008 09:50:08 AM
  ...husband after part of the weekend spent fighting. and that we were able to sell something on craigslist that we've had trouble selling! Read More
There's seriously something wrong with my mom....
- Posted On June 13, 2008 10:37:22 PM
  ...cal restraints (and I'm not the type to fight at all) Sounds like she needs a good rebuke from you and the rest of the family, I wouldn't put up with that at all Read More
- Posted On June 13, 2008 10:40:45 PM
  ...cal restraints (and I'm not the type to fight at all) Sounds like she needs a good rebuke from you and the rest of the family, I wouldn't put up with that at all [color=#400080:2rvuldbx] Ye... Read More
detox
- Posted On January 4, 2008 03:38:02 AM
  ...eases these toxins, your body begins to fight these off and creates some mucus. The results are worth the discomfort. Read More
- Posted On January 1, 2008 04:13:06 AM
  mmm so after having too many drinks this new years i can tell my organs hate me now. so i was wondering whats everyones take on detox's? i've been thinking about trying a detox for awhile now but ... Read More
Sick?
- Posted On July 3, 2008 10:18:54 AM
  ...ay and was very very sick. I had a high fever, my stomach was upset, my head hurt, my whole body ached. Anyhow, 24 hours and I'm over it. But I was wanting to get some tips, because when I was s... Read More
- Posted On July 3, 2008 10:29:26 AM
  ...ut when you are sick because its got to fight off that stuff. Drink lots of water though to flush your system and if you are working out be sure not to go crazy today. Read More
Back to normal?
My daughter is being her cute and adorible self again. My sons sniffles are going away (ever so slowly) and my wife is almost 100%. Me? Oh you know I'm getting something, stuffy nose and cough but ...
- Posted On March 9, 2008 08:20:27 AM
  ...ast week, jae is sniffing and trying to fight it off, day and kai have it, kai was taken to the er and has croup. they didn' give her anything for it! i have a feeling i am staying well cos th... Read More
- Posted On March 9, 2008 08:20:27 AM
  ...ast week, jae is sniffing and trying to fight it off, day and kai have it, kai was taken to the er and has croup. they didn' give her anything for it! i have a feeling i am staying well cos th... Read More
i was in the hostipal all day-
...t rate was extrmely high, i had a 103.4 fever, i was dehydrated, and have influzema, and viral things. i just wanna die. my throat is so killer, it hurts so bad even to just talk. my head fee...
- Posted On January 27, 2008 08:01:32 PM
  ...uices. Let your body have some fuel to fight the virus and don't worry about exerting yourself (because you probably can't and shouldn't). Relax, rest and feel better soon. We are here for th... Read More
- Posted On January 27, 2008 06:27:25 PM
  awe sweetie, Im so sorry you have the flu, thats miserable!! Make sure you get warm in bed, plenty of fluids and plenty of sleep!! hope you rest well and feel better soon! Read More
The sickness is sabotaging my diet!
... one symptom at a time. Last week I had fever, acheyness, more fever and earaches. It is still going. Saturday I felt better, went to a B-day party, and got sick there. I was in the middle of ta...
- Posted On March 10, 2008 05:08:19 PM
  ...which is the body's natural reaction to fight a virus. When you take those items you literally are helping to burn them out of your system and destroy them while increasing circulation. My re... Read More
- Posted On March 10, 2008 03:07:33 PM
  well I hope you feel better soon. Make sure you get plenty of sleep & get lots of vitamin C! the gargeling may have seemed like it made it worse, but some things seem like they get worse before the... Read More
If you're sick..
...s (sore throat, stuffed nose). I have a fever now, my left temple is killing me, my nose is running, and my throat wants to kill me. Is it better to rest on sick days or to workout?
- Posted On August 18, 2008 07:38:19 AM
  ...ng some rest, save the body's energy to fight the bug you got. i would also look at it as i'm likely not indulging in eating a lot neither because of the fact i'm sick, so even that balances o... Read More
- Posted On August 18, 2008 07:51:40 AM
  ... I'd say workout. But since you have a fever, you should definitely rest. Your body needs rest to heal. The general rule I've heard is if your sick from the neck up, work out. Below your nec... Read More
A new Week
...am not feeling to hot today. Hope I can fight it off and not fall behind with exercise. Nyquil and early to bed. Have a good week.
- Posted On March 10, 2009 01:04:39 PM
  Welcome Back Karen! How did you do over the weekend? Hope it went well!! Read More
It's a Beautiful Day

...weary... mount up on wings of eagles... fight the good fight, and keep on truckin'! (there was something for everyone in that). Remember what I'm saying up here on my soap box because I am goi...
Hey everyone
Sick as a dog. Stupid cold/sore throat/fever/nausea. Anyways Wens: 40 min biking, 25 min arc trainer, 10 ellipcal: 650 cals burned Thurs: Wayyy sick Fri: Sick, but tried to go out and do someth...
- Posted On February 14, 2009 09:27:59 AM
  ...ight now is not train and let your body fight off this crude & heal. Otherwise the training you do just adds more stress to your weak system. Take care. Read More
- Posted On February 13, 2009 09:45:42 PM
  awwh im sry, get better soon tho i know you will :) Read More
What music do you workout to?
Have any song recommendations for a great ipod workout? Here's my addition: Tilly and the Wall - Beat Control
- Posted On June 17, 2008 07:50:46 PM
  my current addiction on my mp3 player pussycat dolls - when i grow up Read More
- Posted On June 17, 2008 07:51:38 PM
  My favorites are: Destination Calabria by Alex Gaudino It's All About Me by Jzabehl I love your song! I had to go get it once I heard it. Read More
Stomach Flu!
...? Anyway, I will not give up the fight. I'm still tracking my chicken soup and tea. In any event, I'm staggering back to bed, now. I am sincerely hoping to get to yoga today,...
- Posted On March 16, 2009 11:20:52 AM
  Dawn! You have been sorely (no pun intended)missed around here of late! so sorry to hear you have felt poorly, and I hope your good health returns soon. Thanks for the workds of encouragement. You ... Read More
- Posted On March 16, 2009 01:12:22 PM
  I hope you get well soon! Read More
eating more when you have a cold...
- Posted On December 28, 2008 04:58:52 AM
  ...temp. Also the body need more energy in fighting all of those germy and virusy intruders in our bodies. When im sick, i have slightly decrease of appetite, but i eat anyway. Usually i eat soup, ... Read More
- Posted On December 28, 2008 05:57:55 AM
  ...lear out the mucous also don't take a fever reducer if you have a low grade fever. it only prolongs the illness. mild fevers are the bodies way of making your body an inhospitable place for th... Read More