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What Causes Lack Of Appetite While Recovering From Flu?

I ve had what seemed to be flu for the past week I saw I have a temperature of between 37.8 and 37.9 I also have a suspected kidney infection which I ve had for a week apparently I ve also had three lots of kidney infections in four weeks. My question is why do I feel so ill and when would I start to feel better? I also haven t had much of an appetite is this due to the flu or something else as I also have irritable bowel syndrome
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lack of appetite while recovering from flu. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like leftover respiratory tract infection, sickness , stress , depression, electrolyte imbalance, anorexia nervosa , medications like antibiotics , anemia and irregular bowel movements. Need not to worry. For now drink plenty of water and avoid fatty and spicy food. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order blood test , stool test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe drug like albendazole , iron tablets , laxatives and do counseling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lack Of Appetite While Recovering From Flu?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lack of appetite while recovering from flu. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like leftover respiratory tract infection, sickness , stress , depression, electrolyte imbalance, anorexia nervosa , medications like antibiotics , anemia and irregular bowel movements. Need not to worry. For now drink plenty of water and avoid fatty and spicy food. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order blood test , stool test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe drug like albendazole , iron tablets , laxatives and do counseling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari