Spotting swine flu: Key symptoms you need to know

Swine flu alert: Watch out for these telltale signs of the infection for prompt treatment

Updated on: May 10, 2024 2:51 PM IST

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Knowing what signs of swine flu to watch for and how to keep yourself safe from the infection is super important to stop H1N1 influenza virus from spreading like wildfire. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine at Gleneagles Hospitals in Mumbai's Parel, revealed the following symptoms to look out for -  (File Photo)

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1. Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Swine flu usually hits you with a sudden high fever, like over 100°F (38°C). And it can stick around for days, no fun. (Photo by Pexels)

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2. Coughing Up a Storm: If you find yourself coughing like crazy, especially with a sore throat thrown in, swine flu might be the culprit. (Photo by Unsplash)

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3. Head Throbbing: Get ready for some intense headaches that feel like your brain's doing a drum solo. Ouch! (Photo by Freepik)

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4. Aching All Over: Swine flu comes with some serious body aches that can leave you feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck. Total bummer. (Photo by Freepik )

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5. Shivers and Sweats: If you're bouncing between chills and sweating like you just ran a marathon, swine flu might be crashing your party. (Photo by Gustavo Fring)

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6. Feeling Wiped Out: Even if you're usually full of energy, swine flu can knock you off your feet with fatigue and weakness. (Photo by Shutterstock)

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7. Breathing Blues: Some folks might have trouble catching their breath or feel like they're breathing through a straw. Not cool. (Photo by Shutterstock)