Swine Flu Symptoms

Swine flu predominantly affects people who are in direct contact with pigs. Recently this epidemic has taken a different turn and has started affecting people with or without pigs in the picture. This virus is seen to have the ability to spread from person to person. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular flu.

The seven major symptoms of swine flu include fever, body aches, cough, chills, headache, sore throat and chills. Some people may experience even vomiting and diarrhea. Swine flu fever is one of the most common symptoms and requires immediate medical treatment. Increase in body temperature can be due to any flu type. It is important to undergo a lab test in order to detect the disease. Body pain is one of the 7 symptoms of swine flu. Undergo a thorough medical examination to determine if you are affected by swine flu or some other ailment.

Sore throat is believed to be one of the most common symptoms of swine flu. As the pharynx is the most common site of infection, swine flu virus can cause sore throat symptom almost immediately. A sore throat lasting longer than a week may indicate the presence of swine flu virus in your body. Coughing, especially severe and frequent coughing is a sure sign of swine flu. Coughing is the defense reflex that helps clear large breathing passages from excess secretions. The virus actually benefits by causing their host to cough.

This in turn helps spread the swine flu virus to new hosts. If coughing is acute or present for a longer period, then it is important to consult your physician immediately. Headache is the most painful among the 7 symptoms of swine flu. However, headache may be associated with other conditions too. If you suffer from headache along with other symptoms like fever, coughing and body pain, it is essential going to a lab and conducting tests to determine whether the condition is swine flu or not.

Swine flu may also manifest other symptoms like limb or joint pain, aching muscles, running nose, sneezing and loss of appetite. It is important seeking medical help, before the symptoms become worse. If the flu becomes pandemic, it can be very dangerous. It is advisable contacting your family physician, if you experience any of the 7 symptoms of swine flu. Swine flu can become dangerous, if left untreated. It is reported that as on today, more than 80 people have died and many more are ill in Mexico, due to swine flu.

Antiviral drugs are proving to be very useful in treating this disease. If you are infected with swine flu virus, you may be unknowingly infecting others around you even before the development of these seven symptoms. Swine flu is thus highly contagious. Before reacting with panic and rushing in for medicines upon experiencing any of the above symptoms, ensure you go to a good laboratory and conduct a thorough test to confirm the presence of swine flu infection.

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