Diagnose yourself from your dorm room
Winter is right around the corner, and with that, getting sick becomes almost inevitable. With so many overlapping signs and symptoms, sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time to trek to Dick’s House or when an ibuprofen will do the trick. Here are a few pointers on what you should know about the most common bugs you’ll catch.
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The Common Cold or Upper Respiratory Illness.
Symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, a low-grade fever and a sore throat. This can be treated with over-the-the-counter medications. If symptoms get worse or persist for more than 5-7 days, you should go to Dick’s House.
2.Strep Throat.
If your symptoms are only a sore throat, a fever and swollen glands, this could be strep throat, which will require antibiotics. Go to Dick’s House.
3.The Flu.
Body aches, a bad cough, fatigue and high fever are the telltale signs of the flu. A stuffy nose, sore throat, gastrointestinal problems and sneezing are sometimes present. You will also have a fever of 100+ - no fever, no flu. If you exhibit these symptoms, you need to go to Dick’s House.
4.Mono.
Mono starts out with fatigue and a slight sore throat. This can progress to a severe sore throat with swollen glands, especially in the back of the neck. If you’re given antibiotics for a sore throat when it’s really mono, you may get a red rash all over. If you think you have mono, go to Dick’s House to be tested.
The tried-and-true method of washing your hands frequently still holds up as the best way to avoid illness. If you do come down with something, staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest is key.
Most importantly, when in doubt, go to Dick’s House. The Internet is a great way to help you get an idea of what’s going on, but the only person who can truly diagnose you is an expert in the medical field.