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Was it a stomach virus

Racheluree

There seems to be a stomach bug going around our house. I experienced fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and very bad indigestion. Yester...

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i keep catching many colds

guyme

hi i have a problem im 25yo healthy man who keep catching colds had like 7 since january with currently last one since Wednesday..i do ta...

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Flu is increasing and more dangerous - have you had it?

Emily_MHManager

According to the latest FluView Report from the CDC, the flu rate is increasing, and it's becoming more dangerous. A different strain, ...

7 answers | 7 comments

Acute Broncitesasis

rileyocool

Hi my doctor seems to think I’ve developed a case of mild Broncitasis since a case of phnomiua back in November I seem to have a dry co...

1 answer | 1 comment

Can I take 8 500 mg tylenol in 24 hours?

jaime98

Since last night I've been taking Tylenol for a very sore throat. Since I woke up today I was taking two every 6 hours as the label said,...

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I'm never sick, but when I do get sick I get Really high fevers. Why?

Ellierose05

Ok, so I'm a 13 year old girl, okay? And I have had periods ( probably not an issue ) and recently, I got a Very high fever, 104.3 Fahren...

3 answers | 3 comments

IF I have walking pnemonia am i contagious?

holdmecloser08

I wasn't sure where to ask this question because there wasn't a category for walking pneumonia or upper respiratory infection , so here i...

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Strep throat not healing

coldsweat2020

I am suffering from Body pain and Strep throat . Took amoxicillin for a week and then visited Doctor he put me on azithromycin for 3 days...

1 answer | 2 comments

Viral carditis or normal flu symptoms?

Annie_777

I had a cold since Monday, spike a 102.2 fever Thursday night, took Tylenol around the clock to control the fever, but fever always comes...

2 answers | 1 comment

Strep throat or something else?

Applejuice464

My throat feels weird, like theres something solid in it (also when I swallow) + mucus & it's mildly painful--especially when I swallow. ...

1 answer

Sinus Infection - Can’t Smell or Taste

Robinxo

I've been sick with what seems like a sinus infection for the past 3 weeks. I've had nasal congestion, feeling of fullness in ears, wet c...

1 answer

Throat inflammation with body pains

RandomNiceGuy

Dear All Thank you for providing a great service. I wanted to get a second opinion on my ailment. I have the following symptoms: 1...

1 answer

Body temperature

stressedout1131

Hello everyone hopefully someone can answere this question for me. I had a cold for a week now almost gone. I tested my temp it was 98.8 ...

3 answers | 1 comment

chronic cold

Christelline

Hello there, I have been sick with cold related symptoms since september. It all started in sep. when I got bronchitis, so I was give...

20 answers | 2 comments

Cough not gone ?

rileyocool

Hi guys I had phnomiua in start of November ,..but now have a semi/ dry cough it’s been over 2 months has anyone else had a cough last th...

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Can wheezing be a symptom of URI or bronchitis?

calmshell

I believe I have an upper respiratory infection.. the one with the drawn out, long, hard cough :( I do feel mucous now, after a week, bu...

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Question about Father's Cold/Cough and Flu Vaccine

jetksi76

Hello, Thank you for your time! My father is 81 years old and lives alone in India. Early this week, he mostly recovered (there was...

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Flu cases now at 7m in the US

Emily_MHManager

The flu is now widespread in the US. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=217996 Have you had your flu shot? Do ...

Should I see someone about this persistent cough?

Joe171202

The first weekend in November I came down with flu-like symptoms: feeling hot/cold, exhausted, and various aches. Those symptoms passed ...

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Is Pneumonia Deadly Or Dangerous?

ccm12345

Please ask me the symptoms, to get an answer.

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