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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Cold And Flu
My 20yr old son has symptoms of a cold and flu. He also has a sore lower back and his neck is sore so he can t turn his head all the way. He came home from work and went directly to bed. I gave him some Walgreens Mucus Relief. Should I be concerned about the sore neck and back. I guess the big one would be Meningitis symptoms. I guess I can google Meningitis to see the symptoms. Not sure where he could have contacted this but just checking
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Muscle and joint pain can occur as a part of viral infections and are common symptoms in the flu.
He can use pain killers such as paracetamol or advil to help with his pain relief.
Rest, fluids as well as other medications for symptomatic relief (such as the walgreens mucus relief) are also important.
I hope this helps
Muscle and joint pain can occur as a part of viral infections and are common symptoms in the flu.
He can use pain killers such as paracetamol or advil to help with his pain relief.
Rest, fluids as well as other medications for symptomatic relief (such as the walgreens mucus relief) are also important.
I hope this helps
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