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Am I In Danger For Almost Not Eating For So Long?

I had a flu since last friday and have not eaten for almost a week. I am thinking of starting with chicken soup liquid and juices for first day and then slowly in 2-3 days teansfer to whole foods. I feel that someting langer will simply not squeeze its way down to my stomach. Am I in danger for almost not eating for so long ? I have been regaining appetite in the last 20 hours or so. Feel very worried about not eating for so long.
Thank you.
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Flu can affect all the systems of the body, gastrointestinal is often affected.
Since you have not eaten anything for s week but have not mentioned about any symptoms related to weakness or abdominal symptoms, nothing serious will happen.
Start with liquids as you have mentioned and slowly switch over to solids and normal diet as you been taking in PST.
Do not try anything new or special.
Get symptomatic treatment for flu to regain health earlier.
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Am I In Danger For Almost Not Eating For So Long?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Flu can affect all the systems of the body, gastrointestinal is often affected. Since you have not eaten anything for s week but have not mentioned about any symptoms related to weakness or abdominal symptoms, nothing serious will happen. Start with liquids as you have mentioned and slowly switch over to solids and normal diet as you been taking in PST. Do not try anything new or special. Get symptomatic treatment for flu to regain health earlier.