HomeoRemedyRestlessness with thirst for small amounts of water
- Restlessness with frequent thirst for small amounts of water
- Thin, acrid nasal discharge
- Sneezing
Fevers
Influenza
Acute, highly contagious respiratory illness with fever, cough, and body aches
Overview
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses. It can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, body aches, cough, and fatigue, and can lead to more serious complications in some cases.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Persistent choking cough with copious phlegm coughed up
- Persistent, choking cough with copious phlegm
- Ringing in the ears
- Tongue that is red, bluish-red or coated
Frequent and violent feeling cold up and down the back
- Frequent and violent chills up and down the back
- Flushed, dark red face
- Watery, non-irritating nasal discharge
Shivering down the back spreading to extremities
- Fever with chills followed by vomiting of bile
- Shivering starting in the back and spreading to extremities
- Deep, aching pains in the bones relieved by pressure and movement
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Bryonia albaStitching, tearing pains greatly aggravated by any motionKalium bichromicumSticky, stringy phlegm that can be drawn into a threadNatrium sulphuricumProfuse mucous or serous dischargesRhus toxicodendronConstant feeling cold as if cold water was poured over the bodyDulcamaraSore, painful throat and coughCausticumDry, hacking cough that is persistentCarduus marianusPain and soreness in the left lobe of the liver
InfluenzinumSudden onset of flu symptoms during epidemics
Carbo vegetabilisBlueness, coldness, and poor circulationAmmonium carbonicumDry, ringing, violent, spasmodic coughBaptisia tinctoriaStupor and indescribable sick feelingLycopodium clavatumEnormous weight in the head with dizziness and sensation of impending apoplexyNot sure which fits? The app compares all 16 remedies against your symptoms.
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- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent high fever or fever that returns after initial improvement
- Severe or worsening chest pain or pressure
- Sudden dizziness or confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting or dehydration
Everyday tips
- Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids
- Take over-the-counter medications to help relieve symptoms, such as fever, pain, and cough
- Avoid close contact with others and stay home to prevent the spread of the virus
- Practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently and covering your coughs and sneezes
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- Consider getting an annual flu vaccine to reduce your risk of infection
- Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle to support your immune system
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