What's going on when I have a fever and feel sore and weak all over?
Recently, having a fever and feeling sore and weak has become one of the hot health topics. Many netizens shared similar symptoms on social platforms, triggering widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes, coping methods and precautions of this phenomenon.
1. Recent statistics on the popularity of related symptoms
| platform | Amount of discussion on related topics | Peak popularity date |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | 2023-11-05 | |
| Douyin | 52,000 items | 2023-11-07 |
| little red book | 36,000 | 2023-11-08 |
| Baidu Index | Average daily search volume: 12,000 | 2023-11-06 |
2. Analysis of common causes
1.influenza: Influenza is highly prevalent in autumn and winter, and typical symptoms include sudden high fever (above 38°C), body muscle aches, fatigue, etc.
2.coronavirus infection: New mutant strains such as XBB have become active recently, and some patients present with moderate to low fever accompanied by general malaise.
3.common cold: Most are low-grade fever, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion and sore throat.
4.Other infectious diseases: Such as mycoplasma pneumonia, streptococcal infection, etc.
| disease type | Fever characteristics | accompanying symptoms | Course of disease |
|---|---|---|---|
| influenza | High fever (38-40℃) | Headache and myalgia are obvious | 3-7 days |
| COVID-19 | Mainly medium to low fever | Sore throat, abnormal taste | 5-10 days |
| common cold | Low or no heat | Prominent upper respiratory tract symptoms | 3-5 days |
3. Suggestions on countermeasures
1.home care:
- Get enough rest
- Drink more than 2000ml of water daily
- If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, you can take antipyretic drugs
2.Medication Guide:
| Symptoms | Optional medications | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen | 4-6 hours apart |
| Myalgia | NSAIDs analgesics | Avoid taking on an empty stomach |
| nasal congestion | pseudoephedrine | Use with caution for high blood pressure |
3.Indications for medical treatment:
- High fever that lasts for more than 3 days
- Difficulty breathing
- Change in consciousness
- Exacerbation of underlying disease
4. Preventive measures
1. Get a flu vaccine (the best time to get vaccinated is October-November)
2. Wear masks in crowded places
3. Keep indoor ventilation
4. Balanced diet + moderate exercise to enhance immunity
5. Special reminder from experts
Recent data from fever clinics in many hospitals show that about 60% of fever cases are caused by influenza viruses. Experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommend:
1. Avoid blind use of antibiotics
2. Patients diagnosed with influenza should take antiviral drugs within 48 hours of onset of illness
3. Special groups of people (pregnant women, the elderly, patients with chronic diseases) need to pay special attention
If symptoms persist or the following danger signs appear, seek medical attention immediately:
- Persistent high fever that does not go away
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Listlessness or confusion
- Significant decrease in urine output
From the above analysis, it can be seen that fever accompanied by body aches and weakness may be a common manifestation of a variety of diseases. Accurately determining the cause requires a combination of other symptoms and medical tests. Patients are advised to closely observe changes in symptoms and seek professional medical help in a timely manner if necessary.
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