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What Causes Sneezing, Runny Nose, Scratchy Throat And Dull Headache?
Question: I started sneezing yesterday and then runny nose started plus some drainage because throat feels some rawness. Last night i had some cramping in legs but not sure if related. I have a dull headache not severe yet just it's there.
I'm trying this as I do not want to go to doctor's office or emergency clinic with all the flu going around.
I'm trying this as I do not want to go to doctor's office or emergency clinic with all the flu going around.
Brief Answer:
leg cramping probably not related
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
This sounds like a cold more than the flu. With flu you would have fevers, body aches and bad cough. For a cold just use some lozenges for the scratchy throat, drink plent of water and get plenty of rest and sleep.
The leg cramps could be due to not drinking enough water or perhaps not having the right minerals or vitamins on board. For that drink more water and consider a daily multivitamin/multimineral and some leg stretches. Warm soaks in the bathtub may help as well.
The headache cold also be from not drinking enough water, or drinking too much caffeine.
If you develop high fevers, severe sore throat, body aches or stiff neck then see a doctor immediately.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
leg cramping probably not related
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
This sounds like a cold more than the flu. With flu you would have fevers, body aches and bad cough. For a cold just use some lozenges for the scratchy throat, drink plent of water and get plenty of rest and sleep.
The leg cramps could be due to not drinking enough water or perhaps not having the right minerals or vitamins on board. For that drink more water and consider a daily multivitamin/multimineral and some leg stretches. Warm soaks in the bathtub may help as well.
The headache cold also be from not drinking enough water, or drinking too much caffeine.
If you develop high fevers, severe sore throat, body aches or stiff neck then see a doctor immediately.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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