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Suggest Treatment For Flu And Upper Back Pain
Posted on
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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Tue, 14 Mar 2017
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Question : I had the flu last week. I am better but my upper back has been hurting very badly for the past two days. I have difficulty standing up straight. Is this flu related?
Brief Answer:
It's possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
influenza (flu) may indeed cause pain all over the body including the upper back. If the pain is not localized to a certain muscle or dermatome then the flu sounds like a good explanation for the pain, although the worst symptoms are expected during the first few days of disease.
Pain restricted to a single dermatome may raise suspicion for nerve pain like in shingles for example. Pain elicited only with certain moves can be caused by muscular strain /sprain.
The drugs you've used should help with the symptoms.
Your doctor should be able to distinguish between various potential causes and advise you accordingly.
Kind Regards!
It's possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
influenza (flu) may indeed cause pain all over the body including the upper back. If the pain is not localized to a certain muscle or dermatome then the flu sounds like a good explanation for the pain, although the worst symptoms are expected during the first few days of disease.
Pain restricted to a single dermatome may raise suspicion for nerve pain like in shingles for example. Pain elicited only with certain moves can be caused by muscular strain /sprain.
The drugs you've used should help with the symptoms.
Your doctor should be able to distinguish between various potential causes and advise you accordingly.
Kind Regards!
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