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Are Heaviness In Arms And Legs With Pain In Joints Suggestive Of Viral Infection?

Yes. I m a 44 year old male.......6 6 ..... 227 lbs in relative good health. But for the last three weeks, I am extremely tired; my arms and legs feel heavy and I seem to have pain in all my joints. My stomach feels upset and I don t have an appetite. Do you think I have some type of viral infection?
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Usually, viral infection when implicated with gastrointestinal symptoms does not last this long (3 weeks).

I think you might have other issues. Should consult with your primary doctor first and run a few diagnostic tests to determine this change in your health :
- complete blood count
- urine analysis
- liver/kidney/pancreas function test
- hepatitis testing
- CRP/ERS/Fibrinogen
- checking the levels of electrolytes/vitamin D, B12/folate/iron in blood to rule out related abnormalities.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Are Heaviness In Arms And Legs With Pain In Joints Suggestive Of Viral Infection?

Hello, Usually, viral infection when implicated with gastrointestinal symptoms does not last this long (3 weeks). I think you might have other issues. Should consult with your primary doctor first and run a few diagnostic tests to determine this change in your health : - complete blood count - urine analysis - liver/kidney/pancreas function test - hepatitis testing - CRP/ERS/Fibrinogen - checking the levels of electrolytes/vitamin D, B12/folate/iron in blood to rule out related abnormalities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician