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What Causes Shivering, Joint Pain And Sore Throat?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Question: My husband has been unwell since Friday evening. Shivering, chills, sweating, hip and shoulder joint pain, headache. He doesn't have a sore throat or a cold. Any idea what could be wrong please?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Acute viral fever. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Your husband is most likely suffering from acute viral fever Presence of chills along with body ache suggests the diagnosis. He should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. He should take analgesics along with muscle relaxants for relief of symptoms. Specific treatment depends on the diagnosed disease. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

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What Causes Shivering, Joint Pain And Sore Throat?

Brief Answer: Acute viral fever. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Your husband is most likely suffering from acute viral fever Presence of chills along with body ache suggests the diagnosis. He should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. He should take analgesics along with muscle relaxants for relief of symptoms. Specific treatment depends on the diagnosed disease. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care