Relationships June 20, 2017
Wonder if you're coming down with a cold?
Ever wonder why you’re feeling tired and lack the energy to do your everyday tasks? It could mean you’re falling under the weather.
Imagine yourself waking up in the morning with chills all over your body, boogers in your eyes, dry throat and wanting to stay cuddled up in bed forever. You might even wake up with every muscle in your body in pain so when you sneeze it’s as though someone punched you in the stomach.
While signs of a cold differ from person to person, here are some of the most common symptoms that come when getting sick.
When looking for signs of a cold you may notice more sniffing and mucus coming down from your nose causing you to use have a tissue box with you at all times. This means the virus is making your body produce thick mucus that is invading your nose canals. Sometimes it may be that your nose is so stuffy you can barely breathe, but also it can generate a lot of sneezing.
Headaches are often not taken seriously but can be a major sign of a cold. At first, it may be a slight headache that eventually begins to worsen. If your head and body start to heat up, it’s best to take your temperature. If you hit a fever greater than 102 degrees Farenheight, it’s best to consult a doctor.
If you start to lose your sense of taste, it may be a sign that you’re coming down with a cold. You may also find yourself coughing a lot more than you usually do, which means your throat is agitated because of the bacterial irritation. Drinking hot fluids like tea or soup can help ease the pain in your throat and can reduce your coughing.
Ever wonder why you wake up with your body feeling sore and your muscles aching? There are two possible reasons for that. One, it can be because you spent countless hours at the gym working out. Or two, you’re getting a cold.
The viruses attacking your body can cause your muscles to ache, along with the lack of sleep you’re probably getting, and the lack of exercise you’re doing. For some relief, you can treat body aches and fatigue by drinking plenty of water and getting enough rest.
If you have ear pain, it could mean the infection has traveled to the space behind your eardrum, causing irritation. Earaches can be a major symptom when looking for signs of a cold.
If you feel like you have any of the symptoms above, the best thing to do is to go see your doctor.
