Am I experiencing a common cold or the flu?!
Question: Am I experiencing a common cold or the flu.?
I had a sore throat yesterday. Today, I woke up and my throat was still sore until an hour later, it went away.
Now, instead of a sore throat, I have a stuffy nose!
Then, later on today, my head started to get hot and "sting" (probably fever).
Finally, I am aching all over, especially in the hips.Health Question & Answer
Now, instead of a sore throat, I have a stuffy nose!
Then, later on today, my head started to get hot and "sting" (probably fever).
Finally, I am aching all over, especially in the hips.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Based on the possibility of a fever, I would guess flu. Most people don't have a fever with a cold. And the flu is an upper respiratory illness, so that would account for the stuffy nose.Health Question & Answer
if the symptoms continue then you have the flu. if they go away then it was a cold. if you are worried contact your doctor.Health Question & Answer
Sounds like the flu with all the aching and the fever. Hope you feel better soon!Health Question & Answer
Only your Dr. will know for sure.Health Question & Answer