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Post flu recovery
Had a flu 2 weeks ago. Symptoms such as fever, cold and sore throat have stopped. But I feel very lethargic and absolutely no appetite. My daily workouts have stopped as I still have very mild body ache. And because I cannot eat my usual protein rich diet, I am not exerting myself a lot too.
I understand this is common when recovering from the flu but its very frustrating and daily life is not the same. Any advice how to speed up recovery please?
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I understand it's frustrating. But recovery always takes some time, so be patient
Drink plenty of fluids,
Take sips of hot water
Eat protein rich food in small quantities in ascending order of quantity day by day
Take fruits, vegetables, nuts,etc
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consult if symptoms persist
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Hi,
Feeling lethargic with low appetite even after flu symptoms settle is very common and improves gradually over the next 1-2 weeks.
Rest as your body needs.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Take light, nutritious meals, rest adequately, start doing physical activity slowly and increase duration and intensity slowly.
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Post-viral fatigue, low appetite, and mild body ache lasting 2-3 weeks after flu is very common and is your body's way of recovering and rebuilding. Pushing yourself back into intense workouts too soon can actually delay recovery, so it is wise that you are holding back for now. Focus on light nutrition â easily digestible, smaller frequent meals â and gradually reintroduce activity as your energy returns. Most people feel back to normal within 3-4 weeks of a flu episode.
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Continue light activity and eat small nourishing meals. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation if fatigue persists beyond 4 weeks.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bland diet helps
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