What are the early signs of Flu? Part 2

This is part 2 of our previous blog article on What are the early signs of Flu? Click here to read the last article blog

 

 

If you find yourself suffering through the common cold, with that stuffed-up nose, cough, and sore throat, you will feel considerably less energetic than you did when healthy. But there’s a good chance you’ll at least be able to shuffle out of bed, and with some over-the-counter cold medication, you may even be able to go about your day.

But this is very unlikely to work if you have the flu (as opposed to the common cold). This is because one of the earliest symptoms of the flu is severe and lasting fatigue that may not subside until you’re almost over the illness. So, if you feel so exhausted that you can’t quickly move about, even after getting some sleep, there’s a good chance you have the flu and not the common cold.

 

 

Diarrhea can strike at just about any time for a wide range of reasons. Maybe last night’s dinner didn’t sit particularly well with you, or perhaps you regularly struggle with digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Or, perhaps, you’re starting to come down with the flu. It’s important to note that diarrhea is often an early sign of the flu. But because diarrhea can occur when we’re generally relatively healthy, it’s essential to look for some of the other early flu symptoms on this list before becoming too concerned.