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What Treatment Is Suggested For Influenza?

Hi, I m 19 and just 3 days ago I believe I ve had some sort of stomach virus/strain of influenza - my body rejected anything I tried to ingest. 2 days ago I puked 6-7 times, afterwards I called my aunt ( a nurse ) to see what I should do and then I had small sips of 7-up, I feel much better now in terms of being able to eat. However right after I stopped puking, a new symptom appeared (yesterday) I feel this electric shocks in small amounts throughout my body. It feels like pins and needles, I m thinking it might have to do with my circulation since I was dehydrated while having the symptoms of stomach flu. I still have these electric shocks/pins and needles, they started out in my hands, then moved throughout my body. They are worst when I do high intensity exercises or physical activities, and now have become painful and a nuisance. What do I have?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Rest
●Drink enough fluids so that you do not become dehydrated. If you are drinking enough, you should pass urine every three to five hours.
●Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol® and other brands) can relieve fever, headache, and muscle aches. Aspirin, and medicines that include aspirin (eg, bismuth subsalicylate; PeptoBismol), are not recommended for children under 18 because aspirin can lead to a serious disease called Reye syndrome.
Antiviral medicines can be used to treat or prevent influenza. When used as a treatment, the medicine does not eliminate flu symptoms, although it can reduce the severity and duration of symptoms by about one day. Not every person with influenza needs an antiviral medicine, but some people do; the decision is based upon several factors.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Influenza?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Rest ●Drink enough fluids so that you do not become dehydrated. If you are drinking enough, you should pass urine every three to five hours. ●Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol® and other brands) can relieve fever, headache, and muscle aches. Aspirin, and medicines that include aspirin (eg, bismuth subsalicylate; PeptoBismol), are not recommended for children under 18 because aspirin can lead to a serious disease called Reye syndrome. Antiviral medicines can be used to treat or prevent influenza. When used as a treatment, the medicine does not eliminate flu symptoms, although it can reduce the severity and duration of symptoms by about one day. Not every person with influenza needs an antiviral medicine, but some people do; the decision is based upon several factors. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care