Hello Dr. . I am having sinus problems from may this year, my Dr didn t give nothing as he believes is a virus.. but las 3 days I am at bed with strong cough thick phlegm, headache.. but the worse thing is an upper back pain that is the most insoportable.. because I can t have my back propped against nothing.. even a pillow.. is the 3rd day this pain doesn t relieve with panadol.. is this symptoms normal with a flu? or should I worry about this pain in my back?
Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. The viral infection can lead to fever, headache and in general muscular pain like symptoms. The back pain can be part of viral infection or because of musculoskeletal pain. The improper sleep posture might cause back pain. The back pain can be because of muscular strain due to any cause like heavy exercise, during weight lifting etc. So just now treat your sinus infection symptomatically and maintain immunity with fruit and green leafy vegetables. Chat Doctor. If after 3 to 4 days no benefit and back pain worsening then further work up needed to rule out other causes of back pain. Just now consider it as muscular pain, and do enough rest. I hope my suggestion will help you.