muscle aches – MySymptom

Can a severe case of the flu cause long lasting muscle aches?

1. Introduction Yes, a severe influenza infection can cause long-lasting muscle aches, a condition clinically recognized as post-viral myalgia. The viral infection triggers a systemic inflammatory response, releasing circulating cytokines that directly irritate and inflame muscle fibers. This lingering inflammation and cellular fatigue can cause persistent aching and weakness weeks after the respiratory symptoms have … Read more

Can Lack of Sleep Make Your Muscles Feel Achy Like You Have the Flu?

1. Introduction Yes, a severe lack of sleep can absolutely cause widespread, flu-like muscle aches due to an accumulation of systemic inflammatory cytokines and an impairment of deep cellular repair mechanisms. During the deepest stages of sleep, the body performs critical maintenance, releasing human growth hormone to repair the daily microscopic damage sustained by muscle … Read more