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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is influenza?
An infection causes by the influenza virus which usually affects the respiratory tract (nose-windpipe-lungs).
Symptoms of influenza
Fever
Pain in the same joints on both left and right sides.
Joint pain even when resting
Joint pain
Cough
Loss of appetite
Child refuses to eat
Headache
Questions your doctor may ask to check for influenza
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose influenza
Do you have a fever?
Do you have the same joint pain on both sides of your body (symmetrical)?
Do you have joint pain even when you are at rest?
Do you have any joint pain?
Do you have a cough?
Treatment for influenza
Antiviral medications for the flu may reduce the severity of symptoms and help with faster recovery. To be effective, these flu antiviral medications should be taken within the first 48 hours of illness.
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Internal medicine
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