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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu, Sore Throat, Burning Mouth And Bad Taste

I had a touch of stomach flu about 2 weeks ago and haven t tasted food since (though my sense of smell is okay and my appetite is fine) or food tastes very bad. My mouth burns and my throat became very sore a couple of days ago. I tire easily which is unusual. Will it likely pass as the virus leaves my system or should I see a doctor?
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of stomach flu, sore throat, burning mouth and bad taste. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection or viral pharyngitis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day , drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test . Usually it will go away by its own in few days , but doctor may prescribe antiviral like acyclovir , anti inflammatory along with drug like sucralfate to heal throat lining in severe cases .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu, Sore Throat, Burning Mouth And Bad Taste

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of stomach flu, sore throat, burning mouth and bad taste. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection or viral pharyngitis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day , drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test . Usually it will go away by its own in few days , but doctor may prescribe antiviral like acyclovir , anti inflammatory along with drug like sucralfate to heal throat lining in severe cases . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari