What Causes Body Pain, Lowered Body Temperature, Sore Throat And Diarrhea?

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: I feel unwell and have been for the last two days. I feel my back is icy cold even as I'm sitting in a warm room with thick clothing on. My chest feels the same. Today I have taken paracetomel and hot lemon drinks which made me feel a little better however my 6pm dose had no effect so I am aching in my back and chest cavity made me tired, and weak to walk just want to sleep! Do not have a cough but a slight sore throat.
I feel that these symptoms began a few days after me going outside for just a few minutes without a coat on and wearing thin clothing that evening could not get warm was icy cold. I have been experiencing diaoherra every morning and loose bowel motions periodically throughout the day. Your advice please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms of body ache, feeling cold,sore throat and diarrhea are suggestive for a viral infection.Considering your symptoms it is a mild viral infection.It is a self limited disease that doesn't require a specific treatment ,just a supportive one.

You should rest a lot, eat well and drink plenty of fluids to replace the fluids you lose from diarrhea and avoid dehydration.
You can take Ibuprofen or Paracetamol for body ache and chills.
Try tea with honey to ease the sore throat. Gargling with warm salt water would also improve the discomfort.

Usually the symptoms may last up to 1 week and then resolve on their own.You will feel better day after day.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (16 hours later)

Thank you for your reply - put my mind at rest. I thought of pnemonia with the icy
cold back and chest cavity (something my brother died of and he was at home with
flu symptons.
I will take your advice and take paracetamel and see how I am by tomorrow.

I had only been out last Monday and felt well then dont know how I can pick
something up like this.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I am very sorry for your brother but I don't think you should think of pneumonia right away.
Since your symptoms started only a few days ago,I suggest to give it some time and see what happen.
Pneumonia can develop as a complication of a viral infection,but is rare.
Usually a viral infection tend to resolve on its own in a week.

Usually pneumonia causes severe symptoms including high fever,sweating or a low temperature ,cough with sputum ,chest pain ,shortness of breath, feeling confused and disorientated .

Try to rest,eat well and drink plenty of fluids for some days and if the symptoms get worse or don't improve in few days,consult a physician for examination.

Hope it helps.

Wish you a quick and complete recovery.
Take care,

Dr.Rovena

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar