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Don\u2019t you hate it when you get sick and basically everything hurts?<\/p>\nDon\u2019t you hate it when you get sick and basically everything hurts?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever wondered why that is and if there\u2019s anything you can do about it, then this article is for you.<\/p>\n
Read and find out!<\/p>\n
Why You Ache When You\u2019re Sick<\/b><\/p>\n
Your body is working overtime when you get a cold or the flu. Basically, your immune system engages in chemical warfare against the germs that are invading your system. Unfortunately, muscle aches are a common side effect of the chemical agents your body releases to fight germs.<\/p>\n
Even though it may not feel like it at the time, aches and pains when you\u2019re sick are actually a good sign. They mean that your body is doing what it\u2019s supposed to be doing to fight off the infection or the germs.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also worth mentioning that when you\u2019re running a fever, you\u2019re more likely to become dehydrated, which can make muscle aches and pains worse.<\/p>\n
What You Can Do About The Pain<\/b><\/p>\n
The good news is that most of the time, the aches and pains you\u2019re feeling will be fairly mild. More of an annoyance than debilitating, but they can still be unpleasant.<\/p>\n
Here are a few simple things you can do to help keep them at bay.<\/p>\n