Although this is in Chit Chat section, it's about a serious topic that concerns a lot of people. I'd like to point out a few things, especially to those who are worried about their health.
Judging from written descriptions alone, a wide variety of diseases have similar symptoms. Once your mind is focused on one particular disease, it's very easy to fool yourself into thinking that you have all the symptoms of that disease.
Even experienced doctors have made that mistake, especially about themselves. This is why doctors are not supposed to treat themselves and close family members for serious diseases because emotion can so easily cloud judgment.
It's much easier for laymen who read bits and pieces about a disease to convince themselves that they have contracted it when all they have is a very minor ailment.
So, if you're worried that you may have been infected with swine flu, consult your doctor. There's more than a 99% chance that you do NOT have the disease. If you don't have the disease, a medical check-up will set your mind at ease. If it turns out that you DO have it, the sooner it is diagnosed and treated, the better your chances of survival.
In the meantime, take sensible precautions. Eat healthy food. Take vitamin supplements if you're feeling a bit run down. Lay off booze and smoking. Get enough sleep and take some exercise. All of this will build up your resistance.
And don't worry. You have less than 0.0001% chance of dying from swine flu.
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