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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.

Comparing Colds and Flus

Diagnosing the Flu

Several available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally not needed, since most cases of the flu are self-evident. However, such tests can be very helpful in confirming or ruling out the flu. If a doctor believes a diagnosis would help, samples using a swab ...

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Sick Day Management

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...non-sugar free pops, and soda. Big mistake. The stomach flu arrived at our house at 3 a.m. and... Read more »

Anxiety May Trigger IBS--but it's NOT "All in Your Head"

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...developing the viral infection gastroenteritis (aka "stomach flu"), people who had higher... Read more »

Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis

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...all normal. The patient was told that she had the stomach flu and was sent on her way. ... Read more »

Sickness

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...forty-eight hours her digestive system was a veritable stomach flu factory.We waged a good fight... Read more »

The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor

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There is a great deal of information circulating about Swine Flu this year and parents may be... Read more »

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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications

Thrombolytic, also called clot-busting or fibrinolytic, drugs are now mainstays in the early treatment of many patients with heart attacks. These drugs dissolve the clot, or thrombus,... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

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Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications

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Ulcerative Colitis: Medications

Drugs cannot cure inflammatory bowel disease, but they can help reduce the inflammation and accompanying symptoms in up to 80% of patients. The primary goal of drug therapy is to reduce... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

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