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1. healthy.kaiserpermanente.org › health-wellness › fluFlu Symptoms & Key Steps to Treat the Flu | Kaiser Permanente

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   The flu usually goes away on its own within 7 to 10 days. If you’re very sick or at high risk for flu complications , your doctor may recommend antiviral drugs. Antiviral drugs work best when started 1 to 2 days after your flu symptoms begin. Your doctor won’t prescribe an antibiotic for the flu, because antibiotics don’t work for viruses.

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › viralViral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Symptoms & causes ...

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   Jan 18, 2022 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.

3. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › fluInfluenza (Flu) > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   The flu is a contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system (throat, nose, and lungs). The degree of illness can range from mild to severe and can include fever, body aches, cough, headache, and sore throat. Typically, the virus resolves on its own, but in extreme cases, or especially for the very vulnerable, including infants ...

4. www.uptodate.com › contents › influenza-symptoms-andPatient education: Influenza symptoms and treatment (Beyond ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · This is different than fever caused by other upper respiratory viruses, which usually resolve after 24 to 48 hours. Most people with the flu have fever and muscle aches, and some people also have cold-like symptoms (runny nose, sore throat). Flu symptoms usually improve over two to five days, although the illness may last for a week or more.

5. www.webmd.com › slideshow-flu-symptoms-treatmentDo I Have The Flu? Flu Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention.

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   Aug 28, 2023 · Flu Symptoms. 2 /12. You typically start to feel bad quickly instead of over time. You may have a high fever, headache and muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and tiredness. You also might have a ...

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › commonCommon cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   May 24, 2023 · A saltwater gargle of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (1250 to 2500 milligrams) of table salt in 4 to 8 fluid ounces (120 to 240 milliliters) of warm water can help soothe a sore throat. Gargle the solution and then spit it out. Most children younger than 6 years aren't able to gargle properly. Try other throat soothers.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › first-aid › first-aid-feverFever: First aid - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 11, 2022 · A fever is a rise in body temperature. It's usually a sign of infection. The fever itself is generally harmless and probably helpful. Fevers usually don't need treatment. The average body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). But normal body temperature can range between 97 F (36.1 C) and 99 F (37.2 C) or more. Your body temperature can vary depending ...