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Suggest Remedy For Weakness, Headache, Dizziness And Sweating Post Flu
i have had the flu for 3 full days now, the vomiting and the bathroom trips have subsided but i still feel really weak, shaky, headache and get dizzy spells and break out into a sweat when i try to get up, is this from getting dehydrated and if so is there a way other then to drink plenty of water which i am
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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Yes flu is a cause of very high grade fever which results in excessive body stores of carbohydrates,body salts and other essential nutrients being used up by the body to fight the infection.
Some infection may still be present but it would recede.
So apart from water intake,vitamin tablets,oral rehydration solution and adequate rest for 4 days i would advice my patients definitely.
But if symptoms like profuse sweats increases then do refer to local physician
Yes flu is a cause of very high grade fever which results in excessive body stores of carbohydrates,body salts and other essential nutrients being used up by the body to fight the infection.
Some infection may still be present but it would recede.
So apart from water intake,vitamin tablets,oral rehydration solution and adequate rest for 4 days i would advice my patients definitely.
But if symptoms like profuse sweats increases then do refer to local physician
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