How do you know if sick?
1. Fever:A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. It is a common sign of infection. Normal body temperature is between 36.5°C (97.7°F) and 37.5°C (99.5°F). A fever is considered to be anything over 38.0°C (100.4°F).
2. Chills:
Chills are a feeling of coldness, even when the room temperature is warm. They are often associated with a fever.
3. Muscle aches:
Muscle aches are pains or soreness in the muscles. They can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, injury, or overuse.
4. Headache:
Headaches are common and can be caused by a variety of things, including stress, dehydration, or infection.
5. Fatigue:
Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, sleep deprivation, or anemia.
6. Loss of appetite:
Loss of appetite is a decrease in the desire to eat. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, stress, or nausea.
7. Nausea:
Nausea is a feeling of queasiness or sickness in the stomach. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, motion sickness, or food poisoning.
8. Vomiting:
Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, food poisoning, or motion sickness.
9. Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, food poisoning, or irritable bowel syndrome.
10. Cough:
A cough is a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the mouth. It is a common symptom of respiratory infection, such as the common cold or flu.
11. Sore throat:
A sore throat is pain in the throat. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, allergies, or irritation.
12. Runny nose:
A runny nose is a discharge of thin, watery fluid from the nose. It is a common symptom of respiratory infection, such as the common cold or flu.
13. Congestion:
Congestion is a feeling of stuffiness or fullness in the nose. It can be caused by a variety of things, including infection, allergies, or irritation.
14. Sneezing:
Sneezing is a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose. It is a common symptom of respiratory infection, such as the common cold or flu.