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What Causes Body Ache After Suffering From Cold?
I am 47 years old, no know medical problems no insurance and haven't been able to get any kind of check up lately. I thought I was sick, had a bad cough for about a day or two, but now my entire body hurts, almost like to the bone aches. Is it possible it is from the cold two days prior, or could it be more serious.
Mon, 6 Mar 2017
Hello,
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description the the body ache your are having can be due to some kind of viral fever.Most cases subside with in a week with supportive management,but we have to rule out "dengue" and "chickunguniya" which can rarely cause some complications.
I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:
1.Base line blood investigation and urine routine examination.
2.Dengue NS1 test to rule out dengue fever.
If your doctor suspect bacterial infection you may require antibiotic treatment.
As of now do the following things:
1.paracetamol for pain and fever.
2.Tepid sponging with tap water to control body temperature.
3.Drink plenty of water.
4.Watch for bleeding manifestation like gum bleeds because hypotension and hemorrhage are common complications of viral fever including dengue.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description the the body ache your are having can be due to some kind of viral fever.Most cases subside with in a week with supportive management,but we have to rule out "dengue" and "chickunguniya" which can rarely cause some complications.
I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:
1.Base line blood investigation and urine routine examination.
2.Dengue NS1 test to rule out dengue fever.
If your doctor suspect bacterial infection you may require antibiotic treatment.
As of now do the following things:
1.paracetamol for pain and fever.
2.Tepid sponging with tap water to control body temperature.
3.Drink plenty of water.
4.Watch for bleeding manifestation like gum bleeds because hypotension and hemorrhage are common complications of viral fever including dengue.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas
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