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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Pain In Joints And Muscles?

I'm not sure what is going on I suddenly woke with a sore throat, irritated ears, aches in my joints & muscles, chills, a dry cough, slight headache & tender on cheekbones, right side of neck feels bruised & very tender just below the ear. Also feeling drained & weak. I don't know anyone around me who has these symptoms
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat,irritated ears, joint aches,chills cough along with tenderness on cheekbones and neck pain are all appearing consistent with Viral infection that can be severe upper respiratory tract infection or can be due to Influenza or flu..
It seems most probably be due to Influenza..
As it is a viral infection, the symptoms will resolve once the virus completes its cycle in human body..
You can start taking symptomatic treatment to relieve discomfort caused due to symptoms..
You can take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to relieve aches and pains and also will reduce rise in body temperature, if it occurs..
Take anti allergics like Benadryl,decongestants like Phenylephrine and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan..
You can also do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations, saline nasal irrigation and use a humidifier in your room..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods, take soft diet and sip plenty of warm fluids and water..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily and suck throat lozenge every 4 to 6 hours..
Take sufficient rest..
In case f no improvement in a week consult an Otolryngologist and get evaluated...
You can take


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Pain In Joints And Muscles?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat,irritated ears, joint aches,chills cough along with tenderness on cheekbones and neck pain are all appearing consistent with Viral infection that can be severe upper respiratory tract infection or can be due to Influenza or flu.. It seems most probably be due to Influenza.. As it is a viral infection, the symptoms will resolve once the virus completes its cycle in human body.. You can start taking symptomatic treatment to relieve discomfort caused due to symptoms.. You can take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to relieve aches and pains and also will reduce rise in body temperature, if it occurs.. Take anti allergics like Benadryl,decongestants like Phenylephrine and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan.. You can also do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations, saline nasal irrigation and use a humidifier in your room.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods, take soft diet and sip plenty of warm fluids and water.. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily and suck throat lozenge every 4 to 6 hours.. Take sufficient rest.. In case f no improvement in a week consult an Otolryngologist and get evaluated... You can take Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.