Headache and muscle aches: Overview

Headache and muscle aches are commonly reported symptoms of a viral flu infection, sometimes causing severe discomfort.^1,2

Although there is no cure for the flu, various therapies are available to ease the pain of headaches and muscle aches, including analgesics.^3-5

Headaches and muscle pains are a common complaint during the flu^1,2

Headaches and muscle aches are caused by the body’s immune response to a viral infection.^6,7
Regulating part of this immune reaction with analgesics is key for relieving headaches and muscle aches from the flu.^5,8-10

Find out about the causes behind headaches and muscle aches during the flu.

Find out about the signs and symptoms associated with flu-related headaches and muscle aches.

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Explore an overview of the management of headache and muscle aches.

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Thirion D. Assessment of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms. https://www.e-therapeutics.ca. Accessed August 23, 2016
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Breakthroughs by Pfizer. Inside a cytokine storm: when your immune system is too strong. Available at: https://www.breakthroughs.com/foundations-science/inside-cytokine-storm-when-your-immune-system-too-strong. Accessed: Mar 2020
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