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Hi I am a very healthy person, however I have a severe cold and I started having a knee pain that won t go away even if I take pain killers and it started at the same time I got this cold, could that possibly be connected to the cold? I ve never experienced anything like this.
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Yes certain viral infection can cause both joint pains and flue. You can use over the counter pain killers and some cold application .Also some rest. If thing get worse you should see your doctor.
Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. kind Regards Dr Rahman
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How Can Pain In The Knees Be Treated?
Hi and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have read your question and here is my advice. Yes certain viral infection can cause both joint pains and flue. You can use over the counter pain killers and some cold application .Also some rest. If thing get worse you should see your doctor. Hopes I have answered your question. I will be glad to answer any further question about this. kind Regards Dr Rahman