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Diagnosed with influenza a over 2 weeks ago. worst symptoms are gone. now i have backache, worse at night (sides of back from lower to upper middle of back). also sinus pain. no history of back pain before the flu. should i see a dr or wait?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See doctor soon: If you also still have a cough or shortness of breath, or pain with deep inspiration, your “back” pain could be from pneumonia. This is unfortunately a common and potentially serious complication from influenza.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with influenza a over 2 weeks ago. worst symptoms are gone. now i have backache, worse at night (sides of back from lower to upper middle of back). also sinus pain. no history of back pain before the flu. should i see a dr or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

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