10 Signs of Strep
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sign #4: Muscle Pain
As mentioned, our natural defenses get to work straightaway when an infection is discovered in the body. There are different approaches the body will take, and chemical warfare is one of them. The right chemicals are deadly to certain pathogens, but they can come with unwelcome side effects.
The chemicals used to attack the invaders can also attack our own bodies cells. This is what results in the pain that we feel and it can also affect the joints. Medication can help to soothe the symptoms while the underlying cause is being dealt with, and the pain should disappear completely once the strep has been successfully cured.
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