Question

How long does the flu last?

Answer 1

The severe symptoms of the flu should usually start to go away within 3 to 4 days but the flu typically lasts a full 1 or 2 weeks before the flu fully goes away.

There's not too much you can do to get rid of the flu but just wait it out and take some medicine to help relieve the symptoms.

Tamiflu usually helps you feel better if you take the Tamifllu 48 hours before the onset of the flu.

When you have the flu be sure to stay well hydrated and get plenty of rest.

Drinking some pedialyte can also help by replacing lost electrolytes in your body.

Answer 2

The flu can last for 1 to 2 weeks but you should begin feeling much better within 4 to 5 days after the onset of the flu.

That's when most of the severe symptoms of the flu go away however you should still stay home from work or school until at least a day or two after the flu has fully gone away just to make sure you're not contagious anymore.

Answer 3

Whenever I have the flu the most severe symptoms of the flu such as muscle weakness, body aches, fatigue and fever subside within 3 days.

And within 1 week I'm usually fully recovered from the flu but if the flu virus is more severe then sometimes I'll feel week for up to 5 to 6 days and fully recover from the flu within 2 weeks.

Most times the flu I have goes away within a week though but no matter what the flu should not last more than 2 weeks and if you still have the flu after 2 weeks you should go see a doctor because you could have a weakened immune system or a more severe strain of the flu.

Answer 4

For me I usually recover from the flu in 7 days but begin feeling better after a few days after the onset of the flu.

I make sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and eat chicken noodle soup and after 7 days I'm usually fully recovered from the flu.