Gautam Singh Gautam Singh Asked 9 months ago

How long does a flu fever usually last?

Someone in my office has the flu, and now I'm feeling a bit off. If I do get it, how long can I expect the flu fever to last? Trying to plan ahead for work.

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Devansh Sharma Devansh Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Flu fever? Oh man, sometimes it feels like forever, especially when you're trying to work or study. One time I had it, I swear it was like 5 days of just feeling like a potato. Sleep is the only cure, honestly.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Usually, 3-5 days for me and my family. We just focus on resting, lots of fluids like warm water and kadha. Paracetamol helps with the fever, but consult a doctor if it's not going down or symptoms worsen. Simple home care works best.

Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan ji, flu ka fever na, typically 3-4 din toh rehta hi hai. Agar zyada ho toh doc ko dikhana. Mere ghar pe sabhi ko hua tha, toh humne rest kiya aur garam pani piya, bas.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Flu fever generally lasts 3 to 7 days. If it's more than that or very high, don't ignore it, see a doctor. Proper rest and hydration are key to recovery.

Shreya Narayan Shreya Narayan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

From what I understand, a typical flu fever can last anywhere from 3 to 7 days, sometimes a bit longer depending on the strain and your immunity. It's always best to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and advice, especially if symptoms are severe or don't improve.

Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Bhaiya, hamare gaon mein toh kehte hain ki bukhar teen-chaar din mein utar jata hai. Zyada takleef ho toh doctor ko zaroor dikha lena. Pani khoob peena aur aaram karna.

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Disha Jain Disha Jain Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hey! Usually, flu fever subsides in about 3-5 days. I just went through it, and lots of fluids, good rest, and some basic fever meds really helped. If it goes beyond a week or gets really high, definitely check with a doc!

Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, I had flu last month and my fever stayed for almost 6 days. Is that normal? I was so worried it wouldn't go away. Did anyone else experience it for that long?

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