a friend is having flu, had a fever last night.. he is taking mefenamic.cefalexin.. local drug brand. he is complaining, sore throat, tonsils, congested runny nose.. it has been two days.. should a doctor be seen.. or complete bed rest and proper hydration will keep it at bay until it goes away..
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor Your friend needs to be examined by a doctor to make a diagnosis and to rule out any serious problem. For healthy young adults' flu is self limiting illness of 5-7 days, unless complicated. Things to watch are extreme dullness, respiratory distress, decrease urination, very poor oral acceptance, any rashes on body, cold extremities. Tonsils infection and pain in throat needs to be examined to rule out streptococcal infection. Give him plenty of oral fluids and a good diet for rapid recovery. Hope I answered your queryRevert back if any other query thanks