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What Causes Weakness Post Treatment For Cold?

Hello Doctor, After a small cold with just sniffles and stuffiness 3 days ago, I m now experiencing weakness and light-headedness with a loss of appetite. Also, a general sense of malaise. I m a bit puzzled and worried in light of the fact that I normally bounce back from my rare colds very quickly. Any help would be welcome. Thank you, JD Isaacs
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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hello,
i can understand your concern. it appears like a case of flu. during recovery, feeling weak,malaise and light headed is normal after an episode of flu.
flu is generally different from common cold in the sense that it takes longer time to recover.
do not worry if you do not have high fever and breathing difficulty.
drink lots of fluids at least 2 to 3 liters of water a day. drink hot beverages like soups. take ample rest. all these measures are usually sufficient
if you have fever taking paracetamol would help.
take a multivitamin like beplex forte once daily for fifteen days.

hope i have answered your query. Have a nice day

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What Causes Weakness Post Treatment For Cold?

hello, i can understand your concern. it appears like a case of flu. during recovery, feeling weak,malaise and light headed is normal after an episode of flu. flu is generally different from common cold in the sense that it takes longer time to recover. do not worry if you do not have high fever and breathing difficulty. drink lots of fluids at least 2 to 3 liters of water a day. drink hot beverages like soups. take ample rest. all these measures are usually sufficient if you have fever taking paracetamol would help. take a multivitamin like beplex forte once daily for fifteen days. hope i have answered your query. Have a nice day