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Can Flu Cause Cramps , Breathlessness And Shaking?
Hey, ive rapidly came down with the flu in 2days, I'm struggling to breath, shaking, and got what feels like period cramps, is it normal. For it too effect someone do quick ? I've never been this bad before, im not sure if I should make an appointment at my local doctors, I also keep feeling as if I need to be sick
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having flu which is leading to stomach cramps and arm ache which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. You should do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having flu which is leading to stomach cramps and arm ache which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. You should do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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