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What Causes Body Aches and Pains?

There are many causes for minor body aches ­– a hard workout, a cold, or the flu. In some cases, a few days of rest may be all you need to relieve your symptoms.

Possible causes of short-term body aches

• Cold or flu
• Overuse of a certain muscle group
• Stress

Why do we get body aches when we’re sick?

Minor body aches are a symptom that often accompanies the cold or flu. While it can seem like they’re part of the virus itself, they’re actually caused by your body’s response to it. As your body works to fight the virus, it can cause aches and inflammation all over.

Are there any treatments for body aches?

When you have a cold or flu, body aches can really pile on the misery. It can help to take an over-the-counter medicine, like NeoCitran, with a pain reliever like acetaminophen, to help ease minor body aches.

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