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What Causes Throbbing Pain In Legs After Getting Over Flu?

I have a 10 year old who just got over with a flu accompanied by high fever, bad cough, head & muscle aches. He s feeling better now but complains he can t walk. He describes the pain in both legs as throbbing and can t stand for more than a minute because he loses his balance. What could this be?
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Dear Parent,

Muscle pain is a very common symptom of a viral flu. There are some flu viruses which can cause inflammation of the muscles - a condition called myositis. In such cases the muscle pain can last for about a week or two after fever subsides. The pain usually comes down with pain relievers like brufen. However it is important to know if you child is not able to balance due to pain or is there something else going on. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician who can examine your child and give a proper diagnosis.
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What Causes Throbbing Pain In Legs After Getting Over Flu?

Dear Parent, Muscle pain is a very common symptom of a viral flu. There are some flu viruses which can cause inflammation of the muscles - a condition called myositis. In such cases the muscle pain can last for about a week or two after fever subsides. The pain usually comes down with pain relievers like brufen. However it is important to know if you child is not able to balance due to pain or is there something else going on. I suggest that you consult your pediatrician who can examine your child and give a proper diagnosis.