HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Upper Back Pain, Headache And Thick Phlegm Be Due To Flu?

Hello Dr. . I am having sinus problems from may this year, my Dr didn t give nothing as he believes is a virus.. but las 3 days I am at bed with strong cough thick phlegm, headache.. but the worse thing is an upper back pain that is the most insoportable.. because I can t have my back propped against nothing.. even a pillow.. is the 3rd day this pain doesn t relieve with panadol.. is this symptoms normal with a flu? or should I worry about this pain in my back?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi thanks for asking question in Health care magic.
The viral infection can lead to fever , headache and in general muscular pain like symptoms.
The back pain can be part of viral infection or because of musculoskeletal pain.
The improper sleep posture might cause back pain.
The back pain can be because of muscular strain due to any cause like heavy exercise , during weight lifting etc.
So just now treat your sinus infection symptomatically and maintain immunity with fruit and green leafy vegetables.Drink more water.
If after 3 to 4 days no benefit and back pain worsening then further work up needed to rule out other causes of back pain.
Just now consider it as muscular pain, and do enough rest.
I hope my suggestion will help you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Can Upper Back Pain, Headache And Thick Phlegm Be Due To Flu?

Hi thanks for asking question in Health care magic. The viral infection can lead to fever , headache and in general muscular pain like symptoms. The back pain can be part of viral infection or because of musculoskeletal pain. The improper sleep posture might cause back pain. The back pain can be because of muscular strain due to any cause like heavy exercise , during weight lifting etc. So just now treat your sinus infection symptomatically and maintain immunity with fruit and green leafy vegetables.Drink more water. If after 3 to 4 days no benefit and back pain worsening then further work up needed to rule out other causes of back pain. Just now consider it as muscular pain, and do enough rest. I hope my suggestion will help you.