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What Causes Joints Pain After Recovering From Viral Infection?
Question: I am recovering from a virus and now having lower leg pain and joint pain.What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Post recovery from infection may sometime cause such symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. After recovery from illness, sometimes such symptoms may occur and they usually resolve itself i few days. Is joint swollen & hot and is there any family history of joint problem? If both normal then its ok. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- take ibuprofen thrice a day for 5 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- Avoid sternous activity or lifting heavy weight.
Hopefully you will see an improvement in 2-3 days. if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Post recovery from infection may sometime cause such symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. After recovery from illness, sometimes such symptoms may occur and they usually resolve itself i few days. Is joint swollen & hot and is there any family history of joint problem? If both normal then its ok. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- take ibuprofen thrice a day for 5 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- Avoid sternous activity or lifting heavy weight.
Hopefully you will see an improvement in 2-3 days. if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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