10 Viral Infection Symptoms
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6. Muscle Aches
Muscle aches are a common symptom of the flu. Aches and pains can affect a person’s joints or muscles, and moving may be difficult and may take more energy. It may take days for the pains to start diminishing and up to two weeks for them to vanish completely.
Muscle pain isn’t a symptom of all viral infections, but acetaminophen and ibuprofen may help to manage aches when they happen. A person should talk to a doctor if the pain is sharp or severe.3NHS Choices, NHS, hereforyouhampshire.nhs.uk/ColdOrFlu.html.
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