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What Causes Body Aches, Phlegm In The Throat, Runny Nose And Back Pain?
Question: I'm a 40 year old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX male.I playd a round of golf a few days ago and it was pretty hot out.Once I got home..showered and relaxed.The next day I woke up,body achy and phlegm I'm my throat.My nose has been runny,back acts and sore. Now on top of that,once I inhale the left side of my back hurts.On a scale of 1-10 it's about a 5 when I inhale. Any ideas on what may be going on? Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
A viral infection to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The most probable cause of your issues seems to be a viral infection with subsequent probable pleurisy, I don't see any neurological disorders in your case.
This is true especially if you experienced any fever last days too.
However, it is necessary to get evaluated clinically by your primary care Doctor as a first step in understanding better your condition.
Your primary care Doctor may also order other tests such blood tests and imaging of lungs in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
A viral infection to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The most probable cause of your issues seems to be a viral infection with subsequent probable pleurisy, I don't see any neurological disorders in your case.
This is true especially if you experienced any fever last days too.
However, it is necessary to get evaluated clinically by your primary care Doctor as a first step in understanding better your condition.
Your primary care Doctor may also order other tests such blood tests and imaging of lungs in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Hello,I saw my Doc today and he ordered a chest x Ray which came back Good.He said that all looked well and to take some ibuprofen and rest. He didn't do any blood work though.. as of now it still feels uncomfortable when I move and inhale. The pain is dull and in my back left flank.Any more suggrstions?
Brief Answer:
Follow the instructions of your Doctor for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
okay, if your Doctor thinks there is nothing serious, you can wait few days and follow his recommendations.
Muscles of that area may be strained as well, so, in my opinion, you should use warm procedures on the pain area and muscles relaxers (Thiocolchicoside for example) too.
If your symptoms persist after few days blood tests about a probable viral infection and more accurate imaging (CT scan) should be done to understand better your condition.
Hope I helped you.
Kind regards.
Follow the instructions of your Doctor for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
okay, if your Doctor thinks there is nothing serious, you can wait few days and follow his recommendations.
Muscles of that area may be strained as well, so, in my opinion, you should use warm procedures on the pain area and muscles relaxers (Thiocolchicoside for example) too.
If your symptoms persist after few days blood tests about a probable viral infection and more accurate imaging (CT scan) should be done to understand better your condition.
Hope I helped you.
Kind regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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