10 Symptoms of Influenza
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Aches and Pain
After millions of years of evolution, our bodies have developed several lines of defense against infection and disease. When the influenza virus is present in the body, the body’s white blood cells release natural chemicals that combat the pathogens.
In addition to fighting pathogens, these chemicals also cause inflammation of the muscles, which we feel as aches and pains. So while they might be uncomfortable, these aches and pains are actually part of the body’s immune response against the disease.
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