01-28-2020, 02:13 PM
Unfortunately with proper 'flu (as opposed to a bad cold), there isn't a huge amount you can do other than trying to stay comfortable. Paracetamol aka acetaminophen, will help with a fever. Obviously don't exceed the max dose as it is hard on the liver. Ibuprofen can be a good alternative - it is harder on the stomach, but not so much on the liver. Either way they both reduce the fever and help with the aches you get from classic flu.
Make sure you stay hydrated. That's one practical thing that really helps your body. Normal water is fine. If someone is vomiting a lot then you might add a tiny amount of salt and sugar to the water or use a sports drink.
If you feel nausea then ginger does a surprisingly good job of settling the stomach. If you can eat then small meals of things that are easy to digest. Soup, as others have noted, is a good one.
I hope you feel better soon. It's a while since I've had flu - I get flu shots every year and use alcohol hand gel - but it is really nasty.
All the best,
barq
Make sure you stay hydrated. That's one practical thing that really helps your body. Normal water is fine. If someone is vomiting a lot then you might add a tiny amount of salt and sugar to the water or use a sports drink.
If you feel nausea then ginger does a surprisingly good job of settling the stomach. If you can eat then small meals of things that are easy to digest. Soup, as others have noted, is a good one.
I hope you feel better soon. It's a while since I've had flu - I get flu shots every year and use alcohol hand gel - but it is really nasty.
All the best,
barq