Can colds & other symptoms be caused by this??
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The answer is both. Having flus or cold-like symptoms for long periods of time can make you depressed and run down. It also works the other way. Being depressed suppresses your immune system and makes it harder for your body to fight off bacteria and viruses that cause colds and flu.\n\nIf you believe this may be the problem do your best to get in a little bit of excersize everyday, even when you don't feel like it. This helps with depression and colds. Also be sure you are getting proper nutrition. You need to eat nourishing things like chicken broth and vegetables in conjunction with taking a good multi-vitamen. Getting a good night's sleep is VERY important too. Your body just can't function correctly without good sleep. Sleep deprivation can be a cause of depression and cold symptoms.\n\nIf after trying this the situation does not improve you will want to see your doctor you may need stronger treatment to make a difference. Good luck. :)
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Did the dr do a blood test to rule out infection, like a white blood count?  You might have a virus, severe cold, or infection.  You normally don't run a fever with allergies but they can turn into sinus infections and upper respiratory, even bronchitis.  Rest, drink lots of fluids, take a fever reducer of some kind, maybe something for the congestion, maybe a vaporizer for the chest discomfort, try some chicken soup, and see how you feel Monday, if not better please go back to the dr as you may need an antibiotic.
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There are many things that could cause this.\n\nYou shouldn't be asking here. See your doctor!
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Wow, I had exactly the same thing several weeks ago: came down with pneumonia in the matter of hours. My doctor couldn't really explain how I got it, but mentioned weakened immune system. Which is caused by what?... Numerous factors, but in my case, I suspect, severe stress (personal matters) was a trigger. I guess, just think what changed in your life before you got it... Get well soon! ;)
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That can happen. Its just a reflex from the coughing, nothing to worry about. Now, the coughing could be something. Is it just a cold or have you had it awhile...if so, see a doctor, pronto.
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It sounds like hay fever. Not harmful but a real pain, so to speak. Try euchinea. I take it for eveything that's related to a cold.
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The common cold is transmitted from person to person, it is not caused by being cold.  Although there is some research that suggests that being cold leaves you more open to catching a cold.  There are two main theories:\n\n1) Although not entirely understood, the theory is that when you get cold your blood concentrates around your vital organs in order to keep them warm.  This means that your extremities become very cold, in particular your nose.  The theory goes that your nose acts like a first line of defense and can reduce the chances of the virus making its way to your respiratory tract.  When your cold the blood supply to the nose is reduced and this first line of defense is lost.\n\n2) Being cold weakens your immune system so you are more likely to develop the symptoms of a cold.
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Cold or sinus infection.  Also could be allergies.
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Well, there appears to be some controvery about this.  While some people swear by the stuff, others say that it has no real effect on overcoming a cold.  \nHere are some links, one of which is from a National Institute of Health study.  I hope these help you decide whether to head to the health store or not.
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Yes, your medication can cause this. It could be the sign of serious allergic reaction. I suggest you contact your doctor ASAP. If you have trouble breathing or are feverish, dizzy..call 911
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Nope. Colds are viral. Antibiotics do nothing to viruses. If you get a sinus infection or something like that along with the cold the antibiotics would cure the infection, but it wont help the cold. Take some things like vitamin C and echinacea to naturally boost your immune system and you may get over it quicker.
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There could be many causes of such symptoms. The most important thing is that you SEE A DOCTOR!
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Yes, it can be very probable.\nYour body still has this allergen inside. Your immune system will try to stop it and will produce that reaction. You may perfectly have this reaction if you touched something days ago, it's very factible.
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do you have a heavy cold or chesty cough,it could be a food alergy or even stress,if it continues see a doctor
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I very much doubt it- sounds like you have flu or the like.  It would be best to get checked out by your doctor.
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When we are sick, our body is full of germs which may be viruses or bacteria. Our body has an internal mechanism of overcoming this sickness by expelling out the germs. It tries to do this by throwing out the germs through the nose or the mouth causing us to sneeze. Everyone is familiar with the stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough from a common cold. This section focuses on symptoms similar to a runny nose; see also other sections on sore throat, cough, and headache. For comparison see the list of conditions with flu-like symptoms. \nAlthough a cold or other upper respiratory infection is most common, there are several other possibilities. This list includes flu, allergic rhinitis (either perennial rhinitis or seasonal rhinitis), chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, otisis media, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cold-like symptoms can also be the start of other conditions such as whooping cough, measles, mumps, or mononucleosis. \n\nWhat causes Cold-like symptoms: \n\nPossible causes of symptom: Cold-like symptoms (16 conditions) \nMedical conditions causing symptom: Cold-like symptoms (38 conditions) \nMedical conditions causing complication: Cold-like symptoms (1 conditions) \nMedical articles on signs and symptoms: \nThese general medical articles may be of interest: \nMedical Symptom Books \nMedical Diagnosis Books \nSymptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases \nSymptoms and Medical Malpractice \nMedical mistakes and their rates, causes and prevention \nDeaths and sudden death \n\nTypes of Cold-like symptoms:\nrunny nose (33), stuffed nose (33), sneezing (16) \nSymptoms related to Cold-like symptoms: respiratory symptoms (186), lung symptoms (136), fever (311), flu-like symptoms (44), sore throat (66), cough (99) \nSymptoms:\nsymptom center, symptom list, symptom descriptions, all symptoms \nPossible causes of symptom: Cold-like symptoms: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Cold-like symptoms as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. \n\nCommon cold \nFlu \nParainfluenza \nRespiratory syncytial virus \nAllergies \nAllergic reaction (type of Adverse reaction) \nHay fever \nAllergic rhinitis \nWhooping cough \nSinusitis \nNasal polyps \nNasal foreign body \nNasal tumor \nBrain injury - causing nasal leakage of CSF \nOther causes of runny nose \nstuffy nose or cold-like symptoms \n\n\nConditions listing symptoms: Cold-like symptoms:\nThe following list of conditions have 'Cold-like symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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When I first get the flu, I get really tired and my body aches. Start drinking lots of fluid/natural juice right now! You will thank yourself later!