Flu Treatment Doctor in Katy TX

When you come down with the flu, it’s natural to want to recover as quickly as possible. While there’s no instant cure, the expert team at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions is here to support you every step of the way.

Personalized Care for Flu Symptoms
Rest is essential for your recovery, and our providers can help you manage symptoms so you can focus on getting better. Staying well-hydrated is crucial—along with recommending plenty of fluids, we offer IV hydration therapy for patients who are struggling to keep up with fluids or are at risk of dehydration. 

Guidance on Medications and Antivirals
Over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help reduce fever, aches, and pains, and our urgent care providers can advise you on the safest options for your individual needs.

Supportive Therapies and Monitoring
We encourage good nutrition and hydration. For those with persistent nausea or difficulty eating, Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions can provide supportive treatments and monitor your condition closely. We also offer advice on home care, including the use of humidifiers and avoiding respiratory irritants.

When to Seek Immediate Help
If you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent high fever, confusion, or if you’re at higher risk for complications—such as being very young, elderly, pregnant, or having a chronic health condition—visit us right away. Our urgent care clinic is equipped to quickly assess and treat complications from the flu, helping to prevent more serious illness.

At Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions, we often see patients concerned about how long the flu virus lasts and when it’s safe to return to work, school, or daily activities. Understanding the timeline of the influenza virus can help you protect yourself and others.

Flu Timeline and Symptoms
After exposure, flu symptoms typically start within one to four days. In otherwise healthy individuals, the virus usually remains in the body for about five to seven days. During this time, you may experience fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches.

Contagious Period
People with the flu are generally most contagious during the first three to four days of illness, but you can begin spreading the virus a day before symptoms start and continue for up to a week after becoming sick. Children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems may be contagious for even longer.

Symptom Recovery
Even after your immune system clears the flu virus, some symptoms—like fatigue and cough—can linger as your body recovers. This is a normal part of the healing process and does not mean you are still contagious.

When to Seek Care
If you’re experiencing severe symptoms, have underlying health conditions, or are at higher risk for complications (such as young children, older adults, or those with chronic illnesses), we encourage you to visit our clinic for evaluation and treatment.

Recognizing the stages of the flu can help you know when to manage symptoms at home—and when it’s time to seek expert care from our team.

1. The Incubation Period
After exposure to the flu virus, you may not notice symptoms for 1-4 days, but you can still be contagious. 

2. The Prodromal Stage
During this phase, you might feel tired, develop a slight fever, or have a sore throat and mild muscle aches. 

3. The Acute Stage
This is when flu symptoms peak: high fever, chills, body aches, bad cough, or severe fatigue. 

4. The Decline Stage
As your immune system fights off the virus, symptoms begin to improve. However, persistent cough or lingering fatigue can still interfere with your routine. 

5. The Recovery Stage
Most people start to feel better, but full recovery can take time. For those with ongoing fatigue or weakness, we offer post-flu evaluations and supportive therapies—including IV hydration and vitamin infusions—to help restore your energy and get you back to normal activities safely.

Telling the difference between the flu and COVID-19 can be challenging because both illnesses are caused by viruses that affect the respiratory system and often share similar symptoms. Fever, body aches, cough, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, and headaches are common to both. However, there are a few differences that may help you distinguish between the two.

COVID-19 is more likely to cause a loss of taste or smell, especially in the early stages—a symptom less common with the flu. COVID-19 may also result in more severe respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, compared to uncomplicated flu cases. Another distinction is that flu symptoms typically appear suddenly, while COVID-19 symptoms can develop more gradually. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea can occur with both, but are somewhat more frequent with COVID-19.

Despite these differences, the symptoms often overlap, and it is not possible to reliably tell them apart based on symptoms alone. The only way to know for sure whether you have the flu or COVID-19 is to get tested for both viruses.

If you’re experiencing symptoms and are unsure whether it’s the flu or COVID-19, Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions is here to help. Our clinic offers comprehensive flu treatment from licensed medical professionals, including evaluation, rapid testing, and personalized treatment plans which may include antiviral medications and symptom management guidance. The clinic also provides supportive therapies like IV hydration through its infusion services for patients dehydrated from flu symptoms. 

If you are at higher risk for complications or have questions about your symptoms, contact Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions. Until you know which illness you have, it’s important to stay home, rest, and avoid contact with others to prevent spreading infection.

Your health is our top priority. If you’re feeling unwell, don’t guess—get answers and the care you need at Memorial Health Urgent Care and Infusions. We are conveniently located at 26077 Nelson Way, Unit 104, Katy, TX 77494. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Katy TX, Brookshire TX, Park Row TX, Cinco Ranch TX, Fulshear TX, Pecan Grove TX, and surrounding areas.