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Child Has Fever, Cough, Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Sore Legs. Help
My two girls, 4years and 3 years have had high temperatures since sunday/monday, flu like symptoms, cough runny nose , sore throat . I thought they were a lot better yesterday and just seems like a cold, temperature is a lot better. This morning they both can barely get out of bed complaining of very sore legs????? please help
Mon, 1 Apr 2013
Thanks for your query.
You are right about the fact that both girls have influenza like illness .
It seems they have developed myositis ( inflammation of leg muscles) which is a known association of influenza & similar viruses.
There is no need to panic & continue giving brufen syrup in appropriate doses along with plenty of oral liquids & bed rest.
Both will improve in 3-4 days.
Wishing them speedy recovery.
You are right about the fact that both girls have influenza like illness .
It seems they have developed myositis ( inflammation of leg muscles) which is a known association of influenza & similar viruses.
There is no need to panic & continue giving brufen syrup in appropriate doses along with plenty of oral liquids & bed rest.
Both will improve in 3-4 days.
Wishing them speedy recovery.
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