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I've felt sick for the last 5 days, any ideas what it could be?

I've been feeling nauseous since last Wednesday (now Monday), I've been sweating, feeling like I'm going to vomit (but haven't actually) and I've been waking up after only an hour or two of sleep at around 4/5am and unable to fall back asleep until around 7. At first I thought it was just a common cold but it seems to be a lot more serious. Part of me thinks it could be anxiety about vomiting which is making me feel even worse and more panicky. I've been mainly eating toast and soup for the past week which is making me feel like I'm going to be sick but I just keep burping. I'm 19 and would consider myself to be fairly healthy so to be sick for this amount of time is weird for me. Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing?
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Virus really can take this long to work through our system.  If it goes on a couple more days and you are still ill by say Friday, make an appointment to see your doctor.  But generally, norovirus can last 5 days, flu that long and other viruses even longer. And we can even get two different viruses back to back extending our sick time.  Try not to worry.  And remember, you can always check in with your doctor. good luck (lots of rest and fluids)
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If ANYONE knows anything about this and whether or not I need to go see a doctor I'll truly be so grateful!!
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