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Been down for about 3 days. painful cough w/stringy thick yellow phlegm. low fever 100.6 painful joints. head pressure. no vomit. what could it be?
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Mgt/workup: Your symptoms may be related to a viral illness, including influenza. If your joints are swollen or red, I would suggest a visit with your doctor. If you have a sore throat, then a strep test can be obtained at that time.
Answered 3/26/2015
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