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What Causes Lung Pain And Joint Pains After A Fever?
Question: I had the flu several weeks ago. It started with lung pain, fever, chills, muscle aches. Eventually it migrated to my sinuses, and I was very ill. This lasted 3 weeks. At the end of it, I had to move, which was exhausting, of course, and was out in the chilly damp air, working too hard. After about a week of this, the lung pain has returned...mostly on the right, and hurts when I breathe in. Not much energy, and my joints swelled and hurt terribly. ( I have osteoarthritis) I do not really have any congestion or anything to cough up. I have been resting for several days, but not seeing a lot of change. It feels like perhaps the flu, which probably was not really gone, has cycled back.
Brief Answer:
Due to viral flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The joint pains and the lung pain that you have can be associated with such a viral illness.
Taking Tylenol double strength and a good supportive treatment will help in controlling the pains in 2-3 weeks. The recovery is slow due to the associated weakness.
Keep warm, avoid exposure to cold as this could aggravate the problem.
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Eat high protein diet like cereals, pulses, chicken, lean meat, eggs.
It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily.
The treatment options for severe symptoms include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Due to viral flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The joint pains and the lung pain that you have can be associated with such a viral illness.
Taking Tylenol double strength and a good supportive treatment will help in controlling the pains in 2-3 weeks. The recovery is slow due to the associated weakness.
Keep warm, avoid exposure to cold as this could aggravate the problem.
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Eat high protein diet like cereals, pulses, chicken, lean meat, eggs.
It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily.
The treatment options for severe symptoms include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for your prompt reply! Should I be concerned about pneumonia? I have never had it before, so do not know what to look for. I am not wheezing, just some tightness along with pain when breathing and weakness, and not much fever, maybe a little. Not yet as sick as before. The non productive cough comes from a 'tickle' or aggravation caused by breathing. The severe joint pain and swelling has subsided.
If it is just a return of the flu, I am fine with laying low until it passes. Does the flu 'return'? I have never experienced that before, but if it does, I certainly overworked myself too, too soon, and am consequently a good candidate for it.
I love your natural suggestions, as I am not one to take a lot of drugs if I don't absolutely have to. (I will have to look up 'pulses'.) I tend to think I can do anything...and lifted way to much, and worked terribly hard. I'm going to stop that.
If it is just a return of the flu, I am fine with laying low until it passes. Does the flu 'return'? I have never experienced that before, but if it does, I certainly overworked myself too, too soon, and am consequently a good candidate for it.
I love your natural suggestions, as I am not one to take a lot of drugs if I don't absolutely have to. (I will have to look up 'pulses'.) I tend to think I can do anything...and lifted way to much, and worked terribly hard. I'm going to stop that.
Brief Answer:
Not due to pneumonia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If you have high grade fever or the cough is worsening with difficulty in breathing then it is advisable to get a X-ray chest done to rule out pneumonia. Right now there is no need to worry.
The best treatment for impacted mucus and cough is steam inhalation. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the buildup of mucus in your airways. You may also find that adding some menthol crystals, or eucalyptus oil, to the water helps a lot. Other than that, avoid eating indigestible, spicy, foods and meats and eat simple wholesome foods. Out-of-door exercise, sunbaths also help a lot.
Recurrence of viral infection is also seen but in your case the persistent weakness is more likely. Just taking rest will help you a lot.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Not due to pneumonia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If you have high grade fever or the cough is worsening with difficulty in breathing then it is advisable to get a X-ray chest done to rule out pneumonia. Right now there is no need to worry.
The best treatment for impacted mucus and cough is steam inhalation. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the buildup of mucus in your airways. You may also find that adding some menthol crystals, or eucalyptus oil, to the water helps a lot. Other than that, avoid eating indigestible, spicy, foods and meats and eat simple wholesome foods. Out-of-door exercise, sunbaths also help a lot.
Recurrence of viral infection is also seen but in your case the persistent weakness is more likely. Just taking rest will help you a lot.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you SO much! I am much relieved. I just moved to Manhattan (NYC) and do not yet have a doctor, and the weekend is upon us. You have put my mind at ease.
Best Regards, XXXXXXX
Best Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you.
I am glad I could help.
You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful.
I wish you the very best in whatever you do.
Warm regards
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you.
I am glad I could help.
You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful.
I wish you the very best in whatever you do.
Warm regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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