Symptoms of Infections
Temperature
How do you know your sick? Is a cough or a runny nose necessarily mean your body is full of infected bacteria? How serious can a sore throat be? Each symptom of the common infection, the flu, can be a slight hiccup in your immune system, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Each year millions of people contract the flu, and thousands actually die from it. For this reason it is important to become aware of the symptoms that plague your body during the common infection.
1. Temperature: The human body’s average temperature is 98.6 degrees. Throughout an average day, a human body’s temperature will vary a few degrees or so, but in the event that a body’s temperature plummets or rises excessively it is necessary to see your local doctor. A fever or “temperature” is your body’s way of letting you know that is suffering from a bacterial infection. This symptom can also be a major sign of dehydration or pneumonia.
2. Muscles: After any proper workout, your muscles will give off the sensation of soreness. This initial feeling is your lactic acid flowing throughout your body, while your muscles attempt to contract to the average form. This sensation however, should not exist during a day of no exercise. This can be a major symptom of several different infections.
3. Tired: An individual’s should average anywhere between 6-8 hours each night. During each night of rest, the body works hard to fight off infections and properly strengthens your muscular and immune systems. If your body happens to feel tired, it could potentially be a symptom of infect, however, it could mean you just need some proper rest.
4. Headache: A headache is a very delicate symptom. It can be as simple as slight dehydration or it could be a severe issue. In any case, headaches should be monitored to insure the individual’s safety. If any headache lasts more than a few days, it is imperative to immediately see a doctor.
5. Inflammation: The symptom of inflammation can express itself in two variations; a sore mouth or a sore throat. Each is a symptom of a current infection. Bacteria will attack the first tissue they come in contact with, and in most cases that is the mouth.
6. Dizzy: It is never a positive symptom when your body is emitting experiences of dizziness. This symptom can be the bi-product of dehydration, a stomach infection, or another impure material attacking your immune system. If this spell of dizziness continues for more than a few hours, it becomes extremely necessary to contact your local doctor.
7. Breath: Shortness of breathe is a very fragile symptom. If an individual experiences a quick moment of short breathe, it could be a slight hiccup in the respiratory system, but if this continues for more than a few minutes it is imperative to contact a doctor or hospital immediately.