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'''Flu-like symptoms''' are experienced when one has [[influenza]], a [[flu-like illness]], many other illnesses and diseases, and some medications.<ref name=":0" /> [[ME/CFS]] sufferers experience ''recurrent'' flu-like symptoms which increase after [[exertion]] due to [[post-exertional malaise]] (PEM). == Presentation == [[Myalgia|Body aches and pains]], [[chills]], [[cough]], [[fatigue]], [[fever]], [[headache]], [[Myalgia|muscle soreness]], [[nasal congestion]], [[sore throat]], and [[stiffness]] are all flu-like symptoms due to influenza or flu-like illness.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.healthgrades.com/symptoms/flu-like-symptoms | title = Flu-Like Symptoms {{!}} Infections {{!}} Contagious Diseases | date = 2014-06-26|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180104/is-it-flu-or-flu-like-the-difference-matters | title = Is It Flu, Or Flu-Like? The Difference Matters | last = Clopton | first = Jennifer | date = Jan 4, 2018|work=WebMD|access-date=2018-09-26|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.health.com/cold-flu-sinus/conditions-flu-like-symptoms | title = 7 Conditions That Feel Like the FluโBut Aren't | last = Gardner | first = Amanda | date = Feb 21, 2018|work=Health.com|access-date=2018-09-26|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|language=en}}</ref> [[Malaise]], which is a feeling of [[weakness]], discomfort, like you have an illness, or simply not feeling well is often described by patients with a cold or flu as well as many other illnesses.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web | url = https://www.healthline.com/symptom/malaise | title = Malaise: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis | website = healthline.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> == Prevalence == ==Flu-like symptoms in ME/CFS == Patients reporting flu-like symptoms can help confirm a diagnosis of ME/CFS. These symptoms can include general pain ([[myalgia]]) and a feeling of being [[Malaise|unwell]], a fever and [[Body temperature|temperature control]], sore throat, and [[Swollen lymph nodes|swollen lymph glands]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184802.php | title = Chronic fatigue syndrome: Symptoms, treatment, and causes | last = Kraft | first = Sy | date = Jan 22, 2018|work=Medical News Today|access-date=2018-09-26|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-716113 | title = The Complexity of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | last = Dellwo | first = Adrienne | authorlink = Adrienne Dellwo | date = Aug 16, 2018|work=Verywell Health|access-date=2018-09-26|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.meassociation.org.uk/about/the-symptoms-and-diagnosis-of-mecfs/ | title = Symptoms, Testing and Assessment.|website=[[The ME Association]]|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> == Symptom recognition == == Potential treatments == == Notable studies == == Possible causes == There are many illnesses, infections, contagions and contaminants that can cause flu-like symptoms such as: anthrax, [[brain]] infection, [[central nervous system]] infections, [[chickenpox]], [[Enterovirus|enteroviruses]], [[food poisoning]], [[fibromyalgia]], [[Hepatitis C|hepatitis]], HIV/AIDS, Hodgkin's disease, Legionnaires' disease, [[lyme disease]], monkeypox, [[Percocet]] withdrawal, [[Respiratory tract infection|respiratory tract infections]], tuberculosis, Weil's syndrome, and many more.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url = https://www.rightdiagnosis.com/symptoms/flu_like_symptoms/causes.htm | title = Causes of Flu-like symptoms - RightDiagnosis.com | website = rightdiagnosis.com|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> == See also == * [[Flu-like illness]] * [[Influenza]] * [[Post-exertional malaise]] == Learn more == * [https://www.healthline.com/symptom/malaise What Causes Malaise?]<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.healthline.com/symptom/malaise | title = Malaise: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis | website = healthline.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Signs and symptoms]] [[Category:Immune signs and symptoms]]
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