What Causes Sore Muscles, Sore Throat And No Appetite?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2014

Question: I woke up yesterday and all my muscles are sore like I had done a major work out, I am 59, in good health. I also have a sore throat and no appetitie

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is likely to be a viral infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

From your symptoms , it looks like you are going to have a viral infection. Tjis is the prdromal period , that is when the virus starts spreading in your body , you may develop fever and increase inn pain , back pain and headache later on.

Please dont worry , this is the normal course of the infection and it will subside in 5-7 days.

I would like you to take plenty of rest and tablet paracetamol 500mg 2-3 times a day for the fever and pain. Please take lots of fluids and vitamin c supplements as they will help you fight the infection.

You can also meet your doctor for considering flu shots ,It will also help.

Take care

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