10 Symptoms of Chikungunya

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Symptom #3: Joint Pain

We’ve all experienced times when we feel aches and pains in our joints. Sometimes it is due to sitting in an awkward position for too long and at other times it is just a part of getting old. Sometimes it can also be the cause of an illness and it is a common symptom of chikungunya.

The word ‘chikungunya’ actually comes from an African language that describes a person that is bent and twisted in agony. The illness was given the name because of the way it would have people contorted from the pain in their joints. It could last for days or even months and it has even been known to last for years in severe cases.