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What Do A Head Cold, Sinus Pain, Congestion, Upset Stomach And Diarrhea Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017
Question: Symptoms are for one week
head cold, Congestion, sinuses blocked, upset stomach and diarhea, low energy and no energy - generally need little sleep and type not now
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis:Flu

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the question at HealthcareMagic

The symptoms you are experiencing is suggestive of Flu.
Here are few things to help relieve the discomfort.
-Drink plenty offluids.Stay hydrated
-Steam Inhalation daily to open up the sinuses
-Use saline nasal drops
-Tylenol for fever and pain
You can use over the counter decongestants like Actifed cold tablets. Please note if the decongestants contain Acetaminophen. Of so,do not take Tylenol
-Warm saline gargle to relieve throat discomfort.
-Since you are experiencing stomach discomfort too, please follow mild liquid diet like soup and BRAT (Banana, Applesauce, Rice, Toast) diet

The symptoms should subside in next 7 days. If the symptoms persist after a week or you experience worsening fever,breathing difficulty etc please follow up with your primary care provider.

Hope this answers your question
Pleaseaddress further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Do A Head Cold, Sinus Pain, Congestion, Upset Stomach And Diarrhea Indicate?

Brief Answer: Possible diagnosis:Flu Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for the question at HealthcareMagic The symptoms you are experiencing is suggestive of Flu. Here are few things to help relieve the discomfort. -Drink plenty offluids.Stay hydrated -Steam Inhalation daily to open up the sinuses -Use saline nasal drops -Tylenol for fever and pain You can use over the counter decongestants like Actifed cold tablets. Please note if the decongestants contain Acetaminophen. Of so,do not take Tylenol -Warm saline gargle to relieve throat discomfort. -Since you are experiencing stomach discomfort too, please follow mild liquid diet like soup and BRAT (Banana, Applesauce, Rice, Toast) diet The symptoms should subside in next 7 days. If the symptoms persist after a week or you experience worsening fever,breathing difficulty etc please follow up with your primary care provider. Hope this answers your question Pleaseaddress further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi