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What Causes Flu Like Symptoms?
Hello Im a 44 year old male. In fair shape 6-2 220 I lately have had severe body aches. Something like flu. But Im not sick. All joints hurt,and at night time I feel like an empty tube of toothpaste,being squeesed from feet to my hips???????????????????
Wed, 13 May 2015
Hi,
Your symptoms indicate a viral infection.Joint pains , malaise is common in this condition. Since it is a viral infection antibiotics wont work. Hence, kindly consult a physician and take Ibuprofen(analgesic) and take lot of rest and drink lots of fluids and water.
If there is any associated secondary bacterial infection causing sore throat then kindly take antibiotics.
You should recover in a weeks time as viral infections are self limiting.
Thanks
Your symptoms indicate a viral infection.Joint pains , malaise is common in this condition. Since it is a viral infection antibiotics wont work. Hence, kindly consult a physician and take Ibuprofen(analgesic) and take lot of rest and drink lots of fluids and water.
If there is any associated secondary bacterial infection causing sore throat then kindly take antibiotics.
You should recover in a weeks time as viral infections are self limiting.
Thanks
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