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What Could Be The Cause Of Weakness, Dark Urine And Mild Fever Post A Bout Of Flu ?

Hi, I had a cold/ flu around January, and although all the symptoms have disappeared, I continue to feel just under par (easily tired, sometimes slightly dizzy after climbing to my sixth-floor apartment (no lift). I am 65 and up to that flu I was quite active (less in the winter. though) with cycling and badminton, easily outlasting my (much) younger friends. But during my last cycle (about 70 km) I really felt that I had a lot less stamina and my legs seemed a lot weaker than ever before. The reason I am thinking that there is something strange going on is that my urine is far more often (dark) yellow than before, even though I do not drink less than before. This makes me think I am continuously running a very slight fever . Is it possible that the after-effects of that flu are still with me?
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
You had flu in January and it was treated. After that 2 months of time has elapsed which is enough for recovery.
You are telling that your urine is darker than usual, slight fever always; these dont seem to be afterflu effects.
We need to rule out hepatitis ; nausea, reduced appetite,fatigue ,not feeling well will be the symptoms along with yellow discoloration of eyes and skin.
Contact your physician to rule out same.
Eat nutritious food, fruits, leafy vegetables.
Drink plenty of liquids. Choose water, juice and warm soups to prevent dehydration. Drink enough so that your urine is clear or pale yellow.
Take rest in between to rejuvenate yourself.
Take care.

Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Rahul Sharma's  Response
See the flu as u know is a viral infection....in most cases the post viral fever symptoms(lethargy. weakness, prostration) last for about 2 wks...but since in ur case its almost 4 months now...i advice you to start taking Vit C and get a CBC and Chest X ray done..to rule out any super imposed bacterial infections.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Kamal Kishore Bandil's  Response
Hello Wanglo,

Welcome on HCM.
As per your story there is clear evidence of any relation to your flu and you are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome..
As a principle every disease has it after effects in the body whether they trouble us or go unnoticed this time and in future will present themselves.
So never take any symptoms lightly and always take medical treatment.
Let the doctor to decide you need treatment or not.

Getwell soon.
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What Could Be The Cause Of Weakness, Dark Urine And Mild Fever Post A Bout Of Flu ?

Hi, You had flu in January and it was treated. After that 2 months of time has elapsed which is enough for recovery. You are telling that your urine is darker than usual, slight fever always; these dont seem to be afterflu effects. We need to rule out hepatitis ; nausea, reduced appetite,fatigue ,not feeling well will be the symptoms along with yellow discoloration of eyes and skin. Contact your physician to rule out same. Eat nutritious food, fruits, leafy vegetables. Drink plenty of liquids. Choose water, juice and warm soups to prevent dehydration. Drink enough so that your urine is clear or pale yellow. Take rest in between to rejuvenate yourself. Take care. Best regards, Dr. Neelam.