Have Had Flu. Started Feeling Weak. What Should I Do?

Posted on Sun, 24 Mar 2013

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Question : Hi it's been a week I had the flu. I'm feeling very weak and have no energy. What can I do

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (16 minutes later)

Hi
If flu is confirmed,please take antiviral medication Zanamivir.
Sometimes,it takes 2 weeks for complete recovery.
In some people,weakness will persist for few days more depending upon the severity.
Please add Anti inflammatory drug,antibiotic to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
For energy,please take B complex with minerals and antioxidant combination capsule.
Please take protein diet.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar