Symptoms of Flu

While different types of influenza have varied symptoms, the most common symptoms of the illness are listed below:

•    Fever and shivering with body temperature
•    Cough and phlegm formation
•    Breathing difficulty due to nasal congestion
•    Body aches with joint pains
•    Sore throats
•    Tiredness and fatigue
•    Headache and Nausea
•    Irritated and watering eyes
•    Reddened facial features
•    Diarrhea and abdominal pain

The difference between the common cold and influenza in the early stages is the fact that the flu is accompanied by a high temperature fever and tiredness.