What causes body aches when you're sick? When you have the flu, a common cold, a virus or a bacterial infection, your immune system jumps into action. It reacts by releasing white blood cells to fight off the infection. The reaction causes inflammation, which can leave your muscles feeling achy.[1]
How to stop body aches from a cold?
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
Some good choices for pain relief are acetaminophen or NSAIDs like aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen. Both acetaminophen and NSAIDs can lower your fever and ease muscle aches. Some people find that one medicine works better for them than another.[2]
How to tell if a cold is getting worse?
When to see a doctor
- Symptoms that get worse or do not get better.
- Fever greater than 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5 degrees Celsius) that lasts more than three days.
- Fever returning after a fever-free period.
- Shortness of breath.
- Wheezing.
- Intense sore throat, headache or sinus pain.[4]
Many parents are worried about their child contracting the flu. Preventing the flu begins with common sense actions, like proper hygiene. Parents play a pivotal role in helping cement these flu prevention habits in their children:
- Handwashing: Make sure children wash their hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after sneezing or coughing.
- Tissues: Stock up and teach children to discard tissues immediately after use and not leave them lying around.
- Elbow etiquette: If tissues aren’t handy, children should be taught to sneeze or cough into their elbow, not their hands. This reduces the chance of spreading germs through touch.
- Avoid touching the face: Germs often enter the body through the eyes, nose, and mouth. Educating children on this can significantly reduce their risk, although this might be more difficult for a child.[3]
Reference:
- uclahealth.org/news/article/why-your-whole-body-aches-when-youre-sick-and-what-you-can-do-about-it
- webmd.com/cold-and-flu/relief-from-cold-aches-pains
- loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/how-protect-your-child-flu
- mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/symptoms-causes/syc-20351605
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