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Could The Pain In Chest And Headaches Be Flu Symptoms?

Hi, I've been feeling a bit lousy for a few days now and this morning developed chest pains which seems to be from the middle of my chest to the bottom of my throat. It really hurts when i cough at the bottom of my throat. Other symptoms, which have been the same for 3 days now, are slight headache, not sure whether I'm too hot or too cold, and feel really weak. Do I have the flu?
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more likely.
URTI can cause sore throat, cough, chest pain, headache etc.
So drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food.
Take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
Also take antihistamine like levocetrizine or fexofenadine.
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, you will mostly improve with all these.
If not improving after 5 days, better to consult doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Could The Pain In Chest And Headaches Be Flu Symptoms?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more likely. URTI can cause sore throat, cough, chest pain, headache etc. So drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. Take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Also take antihistamine like levocetrizine or fexofenadine. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Don t worry, you will mostly improve with all these. If not improving after 5 days, better to consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.