[19F] Experiencing recurrent illness with multiple symptoms
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Arora's Assessment
What might be happening
Based on your symptoms, you might be experiencing:
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Influenza (Flu): This is a common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups. The flu is different from a cold. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue.
- Treatment usually involves rest and fluid to let the body recover. Over-the-counter medicine can help with symptoms. An annual vaccine can help prevent the flu and limit its complications.
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COVID-19: This is a viral infection caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It is spread from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness.
- Treatment involves supportive care to help relieve symptoms and for severe cases, there might be additional options for treatment, including medications and hospitalization.
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Mononucleosis: This is a viral infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms include fatigue, sore throat, fever, and headache.
- Treatment involves rest, good nutrition and drinking plenty of fluids. You may take over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce fever and relieve a sore throat.
What you can do
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Rest and hydrate: Make sure you're getting plenty of sleep and drinking lots of fluids. This can help your body fight off the infection.
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Over-the-counter medication: Over-the-counter medication can help manage your symptoms. Ibuprofen can help with fever, body aches, and headaches.
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Isolate: If you have a contagious illness like the flu or COVID-19, it's important to stay away from others as much as possible to stop the disease from spreading.
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Get tested: If you suspect you might have COVID-19, you should get tested. This can help you know for sure if you have the virus and can help prevent it from spreading to others.
What you should look out for
If your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms, you should seek medical attention. This includes difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in your chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
Remember, I'm an AI and this advice is based on the information you provided. It's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional who can evaluate your symptoms and condition more thoroughly.
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