Viral Infection, Types, Causes and Treatment 

Anyone can catch the viral infection. If the symptoms prolong for more than two weeks, or the symptoms are severe, our doctors can help you with their experience to get back to the Regular state as soon as possible. You can discuss your condition with the doctor, without infecting other people.

Cold

The symptoms for cold includes blocked or a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. However, people suffer from cold quite often,often; to get rid of cold resting is the most effective way. You should also drink plenty of water or any liquid.

Flu

Flu causes the same symptoms as cold, but these symptoms occur quickly and also cause fever and headache. An infected person with flu feels exhausted and is not able to work or complete daily tasks. Flu goes away with rest. However, for sufferers vaccinations are available for flu. The vaccinations for flu are injected once in a year because flu viruses evolve constantly.

Moreover, flu can make the condition of the patient worse and can lead to serious pneumonia problem. So, it's better to keep an eye on the symptoms of flu and visit a doctor immediately if you are not sure.

Cold Sores

Tingling sensation surrounding lips is the symptom that you are on your way to cold sores. Cold sores can be easily identified since its symptoms say it all. Cold sore is a blister or collection of it nearby your lips. Some people find this as embarrassing because they are challenging to be concealed.

Cold sores are spread by touching; it can also be stimulated by fever, tiredness, and stress. There are antiviral creams to treat them but they usually disappear naturally, antiviral creams are used to speed up the recovery.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a contagious disease, which is very common among children. People are likely to experience this once in their whole life. Red spots and itch are the main symptoms of chickenpox. The spots of chickenpox will first blister, and then it will heal.

It is advised by doctors not to scratch the spots, as scratching slowdowns healing process, and in some cases, it leads to scarring. For healing the spots of chickenpox, lotions and gels are available, that helps in soothing. But while choosing the products make sure they do not make you rash worse or affect negatively.

Shingles

Shingles have same symptoms as chickenpox, however the rash is only limited to one side, and it can be excruciating. Shingles are not contagious as chickenpox.

Mumps, Rubella, and Measles

Due to MMR vaccination, viral infections in the EU have become less frequent. In some rare cases, they spread on their own within 10 days or week.

Measles starts with a red rash, and it begins with neck, or head, while you also experience symptoms of cold in measles.

Swollen glands, pains, fever, and aches indicate they you will soon get affected by mumps, and if you have a swollen face, it is the most apparent symptom of mumps.

German measles (Rubella) involves elements of both mumps and measles. For instance, a person suffering from the illness of rubella will have a red rash with fatigue and fever.

Norovirus

Norovirus is commonly known as "winter vomiting bug," it is a form of gastroenteritis. A person with norovirus will tend to have a stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Hepatitis C

It is the most common form of hepatitis in the European Union. It fundamentally spreads by the infected blood or sharing of needles. Hepatitis C causes liver inflammation and features it has symptoms such as fever, nausea, joint paint. and Iin severe cases it causescause jaundice, grey stool and makesmake an infected person pale. It is essential to visit a doctor if you think you have hepatitis C. For hepatitis C, there is no availability of vaccination, but antiviral vaccinations can help in managing the symptoms.

Meningitis

It can be caused by bacteria or a virus. Predominantly, meningitis caused by bacteria is more severe than meningitis caused by a virus. Furthermore, viral form on meningitis clearforms on meningitis clears up on their own, but you need to be clear sure about what form or kind of meningitis you are suffering from. Symptoms for meningitis include a headache, fever, and sensitivity for light and stiff limbs. A rash may develop, and when pressed underneath glass tumbler, it will not disappear. It is important to know that itit does is not occurthe with every patient of meningitis.

Most viral infections clear up within a week or 10 days, a doctor can also suggest best medications to treat this.

Medication depends on the type of virus you are infected with. For instance, a person suffering from cold might require decongestant.

On some patients, infections can have severe effects. People who are already being treated for separate illness should take extra care of themselves.

A consultation from a doctor will help in identifying potential problems and can provide you with mental peace. Even if you are healthy and your symptoms do not disappear after a week or two, or if they are becoming intensive, you should consult a doctor immediately in order to prevent yourself from anything serious.

We are already aware of the fact that viral infections are contagious. They spread easily by coughs and sneezes. You can also get infected by touching a surface, which is touch by a person having a viral infection. You can also get caught by the infected person's blood or skin. Contaminated food also spread viruses. For instance, if a person with viral infection coughed, sneezed or breathed near your food, or if the cook has not washed hands before preparing your meal.

Since there are many different kinds of viruses, it is essential to identify which one has gotten you, so that you can get effective treatment.

Preventing the virus from spreading is very difficult. Once you are aware that you have the virus. Try to avoid meeting people for a couple of days; in that manner, you can avoid spreading the infection.

General hygiene practices can help in avoidance. Practices like washing hands, using handkerchief or tissue paper while coughing or sneezing can prevent the spreading of the virus.