Common Early-Flu Symptoms

The flu also is known as influenza. This virus is common among humans, mammals and birds. There are more than 25 million cases of the common flu in America each year. Identifying common early-flu symptoms will allow you to get treatment sooner and might make you well faster.

Fever

• A fever is a rise in body temperature. If your body temperature rises past 98.6, then you have a fever. You need to keep your body cool and drink plenty of fluids.

Sore Throat

• If your throat feels itchy or sore and it is exaggerated when you talk or swallow, then you are suffering from a sore throat. Throat lozenges and plenty of fluids will help this common early-flu symptom.

Muscle Pains

• General aching and soreness of your body muscles also is a common early-flu symptom. Getting plenty of rest and taking pain relievers such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen will relieve some of the pain.

Coughing

• Uncontrollable and sudden coughing can be experienced. Cover your mouth with a facial tissue to prevent the spread of germs.

Weakness

• Feeling severely weak and fatigued is a normal early-flu symptom. In the worst cases, many people need someone to assist them with taking a bath and getting dressed. Plenty of rest and fluids will help relieve this symptom.