Question 1

i have a intestional blockage it started when i got the flu 4 days ago. the 2 suppository i took didn't work.i took one laxitive orally, nothing.help!

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Not sure how you were diagnosed with an intestional blockage. Are you not having a bowel movement.?
Could you be describing constipation or when you have not had a bowel movement?
Complete intestinal obstruction requires ER visit.
Constipation can be solved with laxative, fiber, more water. Buy these at a pharmacy speak w pharmacist.
Consult Doctor for definitive treatment.

Question 2

what is the flu?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Flu or influenza is a contagious viral infection that generally occurs in the winter.  It is a respiratory virus that generally makes children sicker that a typical cold.  Complications as ear infections and pneumonia are common.  Fortunately an immunization can help prevent this illness.  Symptoms often include fever, coughing, and malaise (aching all over).

Question 3

how is the flu treated?

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Usually with time: Most will recover from the flu on their own. The best bet is prevention with the vaccine and with careful hygiene during flu season (wash hands, use hand sanitizer in public). Medications (oseltamivir, and zanamivir) can reduce the duration of symptoms, but the best cure for the flu is your immune system taking care of things.  Stay hydrated, treat fever, get rest, and don't get others sick.

Question 4

how to treat the flu?

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Depends: If it is truly the flu anti-viral meds started within the 1st 48-72 hrs can decrease the intensity of the illness. They don't stop the contagious nature or kill the germ. Otherwise a focus on maintaining fluid balance, rest and simple nutrition are the main treatment.

Question 5

is the flu a coronavirus?

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No: The Flu is from an influenza virus. COVID 19 is from a corona virus.

Question 6

how u know u got the flu?

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See a doctor: Documentation of an illness as being influenza requires testing you cannot do at home.  You must see a doctor.

Question 7

best home care for the flu?

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms: If you've had the flu, less than 30 hours - call your doctor - as you might benefit from a medication like Relenza or Tamiflu.  If not, best bet is to treat symptomatically - formulas like Tylenol (acetaminophen) Multi-Symptom Severe work quite well. Drink lots of fluids (hot tea), long hot showers open up the nasal passage &amp; chest congestion and rest is always a good bet.

Question 8

i think i may have the flu ?

Accepted Answer

Isolate, Tamiflu (oseltamivir): if you are 48 hrs from that art of symptoms, Tamiflu can help, but you need to get a sample of your nasal secretion tested at the ER or doctor's office to see if you actually have thus illness. Get checked out now if you feel it will improve your condition. Try to stay away from friends and loved ones until your fever is gone to avoid infecting others, good hand washing, clear fluids

Question 9

do i have a cold or the flu?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts on flu: Nobody really knows when one person stops being contagious with influenza (with or without Tamiflu treatment). One week out from the start of the illness (one can count from the first day of fever, aches, or cough) is safe, unless a person had a more severe illness or still has a lot of cough. In a more severe case, one can wait longer, such as until 3 days after no fever nor excessive cough.

Question 10

how does a person get the flu?

Accepted Answer

Usually droplets: Flu is usually transmitted person to person through aerosolized droplets (a cough or sneeze does this well) that land in the upper respiratory tract or mucus membranes.  Of note flu can last on surfaces for quite a while so decontaminating surfaces around infected folk is important to prevent transmission.

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