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What Causes Severe Dysentery And Chest Congestion?
Question: I have the flu and severe dysentery and chest congestion, I am normally very healthy and take annual flu shots, can I take amoxcillin 500 for this? I have had knee replacement surgery and have
Plenty of amoxcillin.
Plenty of amoxcillin.
Brief Answer:
Amoxicillin would not help with the flu!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these flu symptoms? B dysentery do you mean blood in stool? This is not typical of flu. If there is blood in your stool, I will suggest that you get a stool examination for this.
Amoxicillin is not a good drug for flu. Flu is managed by drinking much water, eating enough fruits and vegetables, exercising often and have enough rest. All would get over within 7-10days. You do not need antibiotics for flu.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
Amoxicillin would not help with the flu!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these flu symptoms? B dysentery do you mean blood in stool? This is not typical of flu. If there is blood in your stool, I will suggest that you get a stool examination for this.
Amoxicillin is not a good drug for flu. Flu is managed by drinking much water, eating enough fruits and vegetables, exercising often and have enough rest. All would get over within 7-10days. You do not need antibiotics for flu.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
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