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What Causes Joint Aches While Suffering From Fever?
I have had a flu-like virus that started last Thursday with aching joints in my hands. While the fever and vomiting and other symptoms are mostly gone, the aching in my hands remains. I have noticed it while grading papers and things today when I really thought I was feeling better. Is this still part of the virus?
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hello,
Yes, symptoms are due to acute viral infection.
I advise to:
- Take plenty of fluids to keep well hydrated with oral rehydration salt
- Take oral and local analgesic you find over the counter
- Take pro-biotics to stabilize intestinal flora
If symptoms will persist, consult further with your primary as might need further diagnostic tests to rule out other infectious disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Yes, symptoms are due to acute viral infection.
I advise to:
- Take plenty of fluids to keep well hydrated with oral rehydration salt
- Take oral and local analgesic you find over the counter
- Take pro-biotics to stabilize intestinal flora
If symptoms will persist, consult further with your primary as might need further diagnostic tests to rule out other infectious disease.
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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