loss The main effect of flu is on the nose, throat and lungs., they report from Sanitas. but also in other parts of the body, which can also give Less known symptoms in some patients.
A few years after being eclipsed by COVID-19, the flu is once again reaching pre-pandemic levels. its occurrence There has been an increase of 185% in this season as compared to last year, According to data collected by the Influenza Surveillance System (SiVIRA) of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII)R Infosafe,
The protection measures against the coronavirus made the 2020-2021 season a flu-free year in our country. Things are different for this season. If 2,053 detections of influenza virus were reported for 52 weeks (from December 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023), the number was 723 for the same date last year.
hoping to get back to normal Thousands of Spanish women become infected with the flu virus. Most get better on their own after a few days. But sometimes its complications can be fatal. For the 2019–2020 season, there were over 600,000 confirmed cases and an estimated 4,000 deaths due to influenza.
over 65, children and pregnant women Are at high risk of complications. Preexisting chronic conditions are another factor that increases the likelihood of an acute case.
manifestation of sudden fever, especially when it is high (between 39º and 41ºC), May indicate infection. It also often happens that this disease initially causes fatigue and general pain in the body.
here 11 Silent flu symptoms that may indicate you have the disease.
dolar muscle
Take Generalized body aches, especially in the back and legs, may be an effect of the flu. A discomfort that is similar to that of a person suffering from mild arthritis.
Its origin lies in the inflammatory response of the organism triggered by the presence of the virus. the release of cytokines that cause this not only occurs inl Also in other areas, including the site of infection, muscles and jointsevidence in an article conversation.
Headache
It is usually intense, concentrated around and behind the eyes., It is caused by inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the nasal and sinus cavities.
identification of symptomsRarely seen in the common cold, this headache can be made worse by bright light.
fever
The Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (CEMFYC) and the British Infection Society recommend it. Criteria for the diagnosis of influenza Fever over 38ºC and cough for less than 24 hours. Although not everyone with the flu has a fever, the Mayo Clinic confirms this.
facial flushing
Sanitas they indicate that the skin may become hot and red due to fever, Typical manifestation of the flu that suddenly flares up (above 38ºC).
Due to disease, this color can also occur in the throat and mouth.
crying eyes
Although this effect is usually more specific to allergies The flu can sometimes lead to silent symptoms such as eye conditions. Tearing type, discharge and a feeling of discomfort.
It appears to be caused by the action of white blood cells that fight infection. Just as they produce substances that inflame the nasal mucosa and dilate blood vessels in the area, the same can happen in the tear duct, reports the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center.
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Whereas Fever is one of the symptoms that disappear first, in 2 to 5 days, Cough can last for 3 or 4 weeks, describes an article in the journal Clinical Journal of Family Medicine,
it is often Dry, wheezing and severe.
Mucus
as a result of inflammation of the tissues lining the nasal passages Sometimes it is possible to experience a runny nose or runny nose.
Excess mucus is expelled through the throat, which also causes other symptoms such as pain in this area or cough.
diarrhea and abdominal pain
gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain They may be more common manifestations than thought and may even be a hallmark of severe flu, suggests a review of studies published in 2015. BMC,
These Problems are especially common in children.As indicated by health.
shaking chills
feeling cold usually the first sign of the flu and before the sudden onset of fever. Your body can use the cold to raise its core temperature and fight off viruses. from the flu, they explain webmade,
shortness of breath or feeling suffocated
Experts warn that the problems of Shortness of breath or a feeling of suffocation, either while walking or at rest, is one cause of urgency.
reasons, it is because A (H1N1) virus can rapidly affect the lungs For young people, causing severe respiratory distress.
dizziness or altered consciousness
flu-like altered consciousness agitation, disorientation, or seizuresThey are also a reason for immediate medical consultation.
In children, some drooling is accompanied by notable irritability or agitation. Symptoms that suggest the severity of the disease.
