What Causes Persistent Night Sweats When Diagnosed With Flu?

Posted on Mon, 10 Apr 2017

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Question : I have had flu symptoms for the last 4 days and bad night sweats for 3 nights. should I be worried about the night sweats or do you think it is because I am fighting off this virus?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry...

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, night sweating associated with flu is common and doesn't require worrying.
but if you have fever then you should take ibuprofen tablets 200 mg every 8 hours .
if you have sore throats then drink plenty of warm fluids and throat lozengens
if fever persists more than 3 days then you may need antibiotics.
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