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Suggest Treatment For Flu With Fever, Chills And Sweat

I have had the flu shot for over 27 years and have not had the flu for over 27 yrs. Unfortunately, I have the flu it s been 4 days, with fever of 104, chills, then fever breaks and I sweat. I also have had a severe h/a, using ice packs on neck and front of head, if I cough, it s something awful. I don t seem to cough often, so that is helpful. I am nauseated but have only vomited once, which was not much, because I have little on my stomach. I have had very loose stools, then complete liquid, and now it is mostly clear slightly yellow stool which is still liquid. I am having stool episode every time I eat anything. I have had jello, veg soup broth, and diet coke. I do get hungry, but after I eat anything, I loose it again. I have been prescribed Naproxen for arthritis which helps the H/A s. Today, day five my head has not hurt as bad. Any suggestions on getting over this? It s such a shock to even have gotten this bug!!
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of flu with fever, chills and sweat which is because of viral infection to your body and impaired immunity of your body. It could be mono but symptoms are more of viral infection. Symptoms can also occur due to condition like hyperthyroidism.

I would suggest you to start with course of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Avoid giving cold beverages. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it. Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Flu With Fever, Chills And Sweat

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of flu with fever, chills and sweat which is because of viral infection to your body and impaired immunity of your body. It could be mono but symptoms are more of viral infection. Symptoms can also occur due to condition like hyperthyroidism. I would suggest you to start with course of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Avoid giving cold beverages. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it. Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari