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Influenza (Flu): Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Home CareWhat Is the Flu?Influenza (commonly called flu) is an acute vir...
01/04/2026

Influenza (Flu): Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Home Care
What Is the Flu?
Influenza (commonly called flu) is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. It affects the nose, throat, and lungs and can range from mild illness to severe disease, especially in young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with chronic medical conditions.

Causes
Flu is caused by influenza viruses, mainly:

Influenza A (most common, causes outbreaks and pandemics)

Influenza B (usually causes seasonal illness)

The virus spreads through:

Respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking

Close contact with an infected person

Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes

Symptoms
Symptoms usually begin suddenly and may include:

Fever or chills

Cough (usually dry)

Sore throat

Runny or blocked nose

Headache

Muscle or body aches

Fatigue or weakness

Loss of appetite

Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (more common in children)

Flu vs Common Cold
Flu: Sudden onset, high fever, severe body aches, marked fatigue

Cold: Gradual onset, milder symptoms, usually no high fever

Fluid Management in Flu
Flu often causes fever, sweating, poor appetite, and reduced intake, increasing the risk of dehydration.

Recommended Fluids
Water (frequent small sips)

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

Warm clear soups or broths

Diluted fruit juice (1:1 with water)

Herbal teas (non-caffeinated)

Tips
Drink even if not thirsty

Aim for light yellow urine

Take small, frequent sips if nauseated

Home Remedies & Supportive Care for Flu
Rest: Essential for recovery

Adequate fluids: Prevent dehydration

Warm fluids: Help soothe sore throat and cough

Honey: For cough (avoid in children 3 days

Confusion or extreme drowsiness

Inability to keep fluids down

Signs of dehydration

Worsening symptoms after initial improvement

Prevention
Annual influenza vaccination

Frequent handwashing

Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Stay home when sick to prevent spread

Key Message
Flu is a contagious viral illness that can usually be managed at home with rest, fluids, and supportive care, but early recognition of warning signs is essential to prevent complications.

Welcome to my practice, you and your family!. Both new patients and walk-in patients are welcomed.
12/14/2025

Welcome to my practice, you and your family!. Both new patients and walk-in patients are welcomed.

04/20/2022

Obesity, an emerging condition in developing world.

Obesity is a chronic and severe lifestyle disorder in which excess fat accumulates in the tissues of the body to an extent that it triggers numerous health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and gynecological complaints.

Obesity negatively influences the quality of life of the affected person, leading to tendency of shame, guilt, low self-esteem, s*xual problems and depression. It also gives rise to type 2 diabetes, cardiac ailments, digestive disorders and even cancer.

What are the strategies used by individuals to control weight?

x Decrease dietary fat consumption

x Skip meals or don’t skip meals

x Decrease fizzy drinks or replace them with low sugar drinks

x Avoid sugary foods and processed high fat
meat products

x Increase low energy foods (such as fruits and vegetables)

x Choose natural foods if possible, but if buying manufactured or
packaged foods, buy those low in energy density

x Eat off small plates; avoid large portions (never “super size”)

x Never eat with fingers

x Only eat when sitting down

x Join a gym

x Use a gym

x Walk to the gym

x Walk more and don’t bother with the gym

x Get a pedometer and use it to monitor increased walking

03/28/2022

How to quit smoking according to the Canadian Lung Association. Watch to the end and plan toward quitting for your maximal health benefits.

03/25/2022

Male Contraceptive Pill Found 99% Effective
A team of scientists said on Wednesday they had developed a male oral contraceptive that was 99 percent effective in mice and didn't cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of this year.
The findings will be presented at the American Chemical Society's spring meeting, and mark a key step towards expanding birth control options -- as well as responsibilities -- for men.
Ever since the female birth control pill was first approved in the 1960s, researchers have been interested in a male equivalent, Md Abdullah Al Noman, a graduate student at the University of Minnesota who will present the work, told AFP.
"Multiple studies showed that men are interested in sharing the responsibility of birth control with their partners," he said -- but until now, there have been only two effective options available: condoms or vasectomies.
Vasectomy reversal surgery is expensive and not always successful.
The female pill uses hormones to disrupt the menstrual cycle, and historic efforts to develop a male equivalent targeted the male s*x hormone testosterone.
The problem with this approach, however, was that it caused side effects such as weight gain, depression and increased levels of cholesterol known as low-density lipoprotein, which increases heart disease risks.
The female pill also carries side effects, including blood-clotting risks -- but since women face becoming pregnant in the absence of contraception, the risk calculation differs.

03/12/2022

Prostate Cancer: Men's Giant Enemy!
What you need to know

Prostate cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms in its early stages. Signs and symptoms often appear as the tumor grows and causes changes in the body, such as changes in bladder habits.
Other health conditions can cause the same symptoms as prostate cancer.

The signs or symptoms of prostate cancer include:

-more frequent urination (p*e) (called urinary frequency), especially at night
-a strong or sudden urge to urinate (called urinary urgency)
-difficulty starting the flow of urine (straining)
-weak or slow urine stream
-interrupted urine stream (starts and stops)
-being unable to empty the bladder completely
-having difficulty controlling the bladder (called incontinence), which can cause urine to leak and dribble
-blood in the urine or semen
-burning or pain during urination
-discomfort or pain when sitting, caused by an enlarged prostate
-painful ej*******on
-trouble getting an er****on (called erectile dysfunction)
-pain or stiffness in back, hips or pelvis that doesn't go away
-fatigue e.t.c
-pain or stiffness in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away
Cancer Society
Please seek a doctor's help if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms. Remember health is wealth.

HYPERTENSION- Health tips: Hypertension is a silent killer disease. It is most of the time asymptomatic, however, when s...
03/10/2022

HYPERTENSION- Health tips:
Hypertension is a silent killer disease. It is most of the time asymptomatic, however, when symptoms thus present, it is usually a symptom of complications such as headache, limb weakness, heart failure, and so on.
Try the following home management for your health benefit:
-Increase activity and exercise more.
-Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates.
-Eat more potassium and less sodium.
-Eat less processed food.
-Stop smoking.
-Make sure to get good, restful sleep.
-Eat garlic or take garlic extract supplements.
-Take these BP-lowering supplements
-Drink less alcohol
-Cut back on caffeine
-Take prescribed medications

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