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Can the flu/gastro cause svere body aches and bad pounding headache?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Any viral illness has the potential to cause bodily aches and pounding headache when there is an associated fever.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DEHYDRATION: Yes, The flu can cause MYALGIAS/headache/vertigo. Usually secondary to dehydration. Push fluids 54-80 oz/dy. Zinc 10mg. VITD 5gm. If symptoms persist ore worsen seek prompt evaluation.

Answered 3/8/2015

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