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Flu is a contagious infectious infection or disease caused by the influenza virus. Fever, sore throat, hoarse voice, runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, body pain, and cough are its symptoms. Sometimes they may also cause diarrhea and vomiting. Flu is transmissible through respiratory droplets while sneezing and coughing and through infected surfaces. Symptoms prevail for a maximum of one week in mild to moderate cases. Antivirals, painkillers, antipyretics, and symptomatic treatment gives relief.

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I have had flu for the last few days with persistent diarrhea. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been down with flu for the last few days. Most of the pain left, but I have constantly had diarrhea, even when taking constipation medicine. I have barely eaten since the flu started (even though I usually eat a lot of food); somehow, I need to go. I have been drinking a lot of ...  Read Full »

Dr. Sreejith. M. G

Dr. Sreejith. M. G

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You probably suffer from an acute enteritis episode due to a viral infection. It may happen with viral fever or due to some drugs like Ibuprofen or antibiotics taken for fever. Anyway, some infection is there in your bowel...  Read Full »

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