Gautam Singh Gautam Singh Asked 4 months ago

Does influenza cause fever?

I've been feeling feverish and achy for the past day, and I'm wondering if it could be the flu. I know fever is a common symptom. Does influenza definitely cause fever in most cases?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, fever is very common. Before spending thousands on expensive lab tests, just visit a local government clinic or a trusted family doctor. They can usually diagnose flu based on your symptoms for a very nominal fee.

Nisha Krishnan Nisha Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Don't rely on random Google searches or WhatsApp forwards for this. Yes, fever is a main symptom, but you need a real doctor to confirm if it is flu or something else. Please get a proper medical opinion.

Riya Saxena Riya Saxena Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it definitely does! Fever is usually the first sign your body is fighting hard. Keep a thermometer handy, drink lots of warm soups, and you will be back on your feet soon! 😊

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, fever is the standard response to influenza. If your temperature goes too high or doesn't come down in 3 days, don't sit at home—go see a physician immediately.

Arjun Gill Arjun Gill Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes bro, it definitely does. I had a burning fever for three days straight when I caught the flu last year. Take paracetamol if your doc advised it, and just sleep it off.

Divya Teja Divya Teja Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Oh absolutely. Last semester I got the flu and my fever shot up to 102 degrees in just one day. Had to miss my midterms because of the crazy chills.

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Prerna Mishra Prerna Mishra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, dealing with that sudden fever and shivering is so exhausting. It makes you feel so weak. Please wrap yourself up warm and drink plenty of warm liquids.

Siddharth Joshi Siddharth Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes yaar, actually high fever is the classic symptom. It usually comes on very suddenly out of nowhere. Rest up well, that is the most important thing.

Sister Shiny Joseph Sister Shiny Joseph Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, influenza typically causes a sudden, high fever. Keep tracking the temperature with a digital thermometer and try lukewarm sponge baths if it gets too uncomfortable, but do consult a doctor.

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