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What Can Cause A Sore Throat And Pain In The Arms And Legs?
Question: My son is 9 years old he woke up this morning with a hurting throat barely able to swallow. His head arms and legs are also sore and he had began saying his thighs hurt a day to 2 days ago. Paris my daughter is feeling the same things since yesterday she's 13.
Brief Answer:
Most likely the flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms are in keeping with a viral illness most likely the flu.
The flu would cause sore throat and aches and pain.
Though the common cold can also cause sore throat, it is not commonly associated with pain and severe general unwell feeling.
Other symptoms that may or may not occur are fever, congestion, cough etc
In many cases the flu can be managed at home, but when symptoms are severe then an initial assessment should at least be done.
Oral and topical pain killers help with discomfort in the throat and joints/muscles eg advil.
Topical pain killers such as chloroseptic or covonia throat spray can also be used as well.
Even if their appetite is decreased and they do not want to eat , should try and continue fluids.
If other symptoms occur (eg congestion, cough), then over the counter cough/cold meds, may help. eg robitussion or mucinex (if develop a wet cough).
Their doctor may add additional meds based on their assessment.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Most likely the flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms are in keeping with a viral illness most likely the flu.
The flu would cause sore throat and aches and pain.
Though the common cold can also cause sore throat, it is not commonly associated with pain and severe general unwell feeling.
Other symptoms that may or may not occur are fever, congestion, cough etc
In many cases the flu can be managed at home, but when symptoms are severe then an initial assessment should at least be done.
Oral and topical pain killers help with discomfort in the throat and joints/muscles eg advil.
Topical pain killers such as chloroseptic or covonia throat spray can also be used as well.
Even if their appetite is decreased and they do not want to eat , should try and continue fluids.
If other symptoms occur (eg congestion, cough), then over the counter cough/cold meds, may help. eg robitussion or mucinex (if develop a wet cough).
Their doctor may add additional meds based on their assessment.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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