Symptom 15: Frequent Flu-Like Symptoms: When It’s Not Just About the Flu
You might think those frequent bouts of flu-like symptoms are about catching a bug, but your heart might be in the picture too. Imagine feeling like you have the flu — fatigue, fever, chills, lightheadedness — frequently and without an apparent cause. It might seem like you’re just prone to catching bugs, but your heart could be the underlying story.
Frequent flu-like symptoms can be an early sign of heart disease, especially if they are recurrent or persistent and don’t respond to typical flu treatments. The catch here is that it’s not a straightforward connection. These symptoms can easily be chalked up to flu season, weather changes, or even stress.
It’s an odd mix — feeling like you have the flu when there’s no flu. It’s recurrent, it’s persistent, and it’s not linked to any obvious triggers. It’s flu-like symptoms without the flu, and it doesn’t seem to go away with rest or medication.
Moreover, these flu-like symptoms could be paired with other subtle signs of heart trouble like unexplained fatigue or rapid weight gain. This combination of symptoms could add another layer of concern and complexity to the situation. (15)
