My husband's uncle has this nasty flu that's going around… (late 50's early 60's, but terribly overweight. This is a guy that SERIOUSLY doesn't take care of himself well at all.)
This flu actually shut down 4 wards of a major hospital today because 30 patients and 25 employees all came down with it... (everyone I know is getting the darn thing!!)
Because he's gotten so dehydrated today he's been admitted to the hospital.
He went pretty much straight to ICU, delirious and suffering kidney failure. (They are setting up dialysis for him asap.) His prognosis is apparently not great.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Kidney failure from the flu? Seriously? If you've heard of it do you think his kidneys will recover once the flu is over? He won't need dialysis forever will he?
Thanks for your experience.
2006-10-26 19:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Yes I have heard of it and I am sure you have heard the statistics on how many people from the flu die each year. Some think the flu is just a cold but being a nurse I know it as a killer, everyone at risk with health problems and children and medical personnel get their flu vaccines first,then if theres any left than the healhy can get one this is how it works. He should have been on high risk.
2006-10-26 20:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by livlafluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-17 21:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Zachary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 18:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Tracey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If a disease is left untreated or somehow manages to break down your immunity enough, it can spread to other areas of the body. I have known people to get rhuematic fever and Kidney infections from strep throat. When I think I might be getting the flu or cold, I bring out the Oregano Oil! I use the Oregano Oil brand called "Now" If I think I'm getting sick, I take five liquid softgels a day until its gone. The flu virus is no match for Oregan oil, I don't care what anyone says It works! It is all natural and is very hot and spicy. The only side affect is it doesn't feel good coming out. lol.... It will give you the "runs" because it kills all pathogens including fungi, bacteria, and virus such as herpes. Many people don't believe me and won't try it. BUT I KNOW IT WORKS!
2006-10-26 20:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that when we have a very bad cold or the flu we lose a lot of liquids and this affects our kidneys sometimes! It can cause minor problems like urine infection or sometimes major problems like your question. Unfortunately I wouldn't know if he might need dialysis again, but I have heard of people with similar problems and now they are just fine! I hope everything turns out ok for him! Best wishes!
2006-10-26 20:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by xSilverStarx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋