What Causes Low Energy, Body Pain And Poor Digestion?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

Question: I thought I had the flu for a few days but finally started feeling better on about day-5. Day 6 (yesterday was pretty good, but today and am very low energy, although much less achy. I guess my concern is that my body doesn't seem to processing food, or even water very well. I recently drank a large quantity of water and normally would have a good urination after that, but recently not so much. Feels like food, and even liquids is just sitting in my stomach and not getting processed by my intestines and kidneys. Wondering if I should be concerned, or just chalk it up to the bug and give it a few more days? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Post viral myalgia, nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
Myalgia Post viral cold or flu is common and can last for 3 to 4 days.
Feeling of food and water not been utilized might also be related to the myalgia.
The symptoms mentioned by you is more likely to be related to the flu, rather than any other illness. Based on the information I don't think you should be worried.

I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol if any. Eat bland diet for few days. Add more fibres to your diet restrict intake of meat. Avoid coffee and carbonated drinks. Regular exercise. Drink plenty of water. You can take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast for 5 days. You should see improvement with this measures.

Apart from this keep a watch on amount of urine you pass and I'd there is drastic change, I would suggest you to get tested for renal function test.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

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