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Is It Safe To Take Combiflam For Severe Back And Body Pain?
Hello i have flu symtoms and my dcotor has diagnosed it as a viral and i have ben taking medicine as per her prescription since past 2.5 days frm day before night and till today fever has resided but there is body ache and heavy back ache.. Right now i have taken combiflam.. In this case should u get myself tested for swine flu? Will Normal flu medicine work for it?
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Swine flu is characterised by nasal discharge, body aches, weakness, lethargy and diarrhea.
Your symptoms are only back ache and body ache.
These symptoms are not characteristic for swine flu.
Viral fever is the probable cause and it requires symptomatic treatment.
Combiflam is a mild pain-killer and can be taken for the pain.
Rest and taking enough fluids and proper nutrition are required.
In case there is fever, you can take medicine for fever.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Swine flu is characterised by nasal discharge, body aches, weakness, lethargy and diarrhea.
Your symptoms are only back ache and body ache.
These symptoms are not characteristic for swine flu.
Viral fever is the probable cause and it requires symptomatic treatment.
Combiflam is a mild pain-killer and can be taken for the pain.
Rest and taking enough fluids and proper nutrition are required.
In case there is fever, you can take medicine for fever.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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