Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 9 months ago

How long does vomiting last with the flu?

My entire family is down with the flu, and I've been feeling nauseous all day. Some of them are also vomiting. Just want to know how long the vomiting usually lasts when someone has the flu, so I can be prepared.

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Rina Sharma Rina Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I'm new to this whole health thing, but I heard flu can be really bad. Does the vomiting usually stop before the fever goes down? From what I've read, it's often 1 to 2 days, right? Is it common to have vomiting with all types of flu?

Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yaar, flu mein vomiting, it's actually not as common as fever or body ache, but if it happens, it usually lasts for 1-2 days only. Max three, I'd say. The main thing is to keep yourself hydrated, otherwise you'll feel super weak.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had a bad bout of flu where the vomiting led to severe dehydration, which caused other complications. While vomiting with flu generally lasts 1-2 days, if it's persistent, severe, or you can't keep fluids down, please consult a doctor without delay. Dehydration is a real risk.

Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Betiyan, flu mein ulti toh ek ya do din hi rehti hai. Bahut tez aur kamzor kar deti hai. Par darna nahi chahiye, pani peete raho aur doctor ki dawai lo. Humare zamane mein bhi aisa hi hota tha, samay ke saath theek ho jaata hai.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Flu can be expensive if you need a doctor and meds. Vomiting usually lasts 1-2 days, but if it goes on and leads to dehydration, that means more doctor visits or even hospital, which is very costly. So, rehydration at home is key to save money and stay out of the hospital.

Rahul Dixit Rahul Dixit Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Any kind of vomiting can be really anxiety-inducing, I completely relate. With the flu, if vomiting occurs, it usually lasts for about 1 to 2 days. It feels awful, but it's typically short-lived. Just focus on hydration and try to rest, and if it feels too much, please call your doctor.

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Alright, so vomiting with the flu isn't as common as other symptoms, but if it does happen, it's typically short-lived, usually lasting 1 to 2 days. The main concern is preventing dehydration, especially in children and the elderly. Focus on oral rehydration solutions. If it's severe or protracted, see your doctor.

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I just got over the flu myself, and I had some vomiting on the first day, maybe spilled into the second. It was really uncomfortable, but it did pass quite quickly. The fever and body aches were what lingered longer for me. Just keep sipping water and rest.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

The flu, aka 'the forced full-body workout you didn't ask for'. If you're vomiting, thankfully that part usually packs up its bags in 1-2 days. So, while your body is doing its best impression of a washing machine, remember, it'll pass soon! Keep the bucket close!

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Dude, I had the flu a while back, and the vomiting was intense for about a day and a half. After that, it was mostly just feeling super drained. So yeah, usually it's pretty quick, like 24-48 hours. But make sure you hydrate, or you'll feel even worse.

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