Keep in mind, though, that many other health conditions can also lead to muscle aches andjoint pain.
It also offers tips for preventing body aches and other seasonal allergy symptoms.
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What Are Body Aches?
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Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect your chest pain might not be related to your allergies.
Other signs of heart attack can include:
Are Body Aches a Symptom of Allergies?
Body aches may be a symptom of seasonal allergies, which are also calledallergic rhinitis.
Pain can also be part of the inflammatory response.
However, pain from allergies can also affect other parts of your body.
This pain is usually sharp and intense and worsens when you breathe, sneeze, laugh, or cough.
Pain can also come from your diaphragm, or breathing muscle.
The pain can spread to your shoulder or neck.
For example, your seasonal allergy symptoms may be made worse by the cold or flu.
People who have other inflammatory conditions, such asrheumatoid arthritis, may experience body aches with their seasonal allergies.
Some studies have shown an association between the two conditions.
The main OTC options for allergic rhinitis include:
Allergy shotsalso may be used to prevent seasonal allergies.
Seasonal allergies usually strike during spring, summer, or fall, depending on your specific allergens.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to prevent seasonal allergies and body aches.
However, there are things you’re able to do to help manage your symptoms.
you might attempt to:
Weather can have a significant impact on seasonal allergies.
While rain washes pollen away, pollen levels can spike right after a rainfall.
Other allergens, such as mold, thrive in hot, humid weather.
They also can be due to a more serious chronic condition.
See your doctor if you suspect you’ve damaged a rib.
Body aches also can be because of excessive coughing and sneezing due to allergies.
It may help to support your chest with a pillow or apply a heating pad while you heal.
Home remedies and over-the-counter medications often bring relief from body ache symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
While body aches and fatigue are not the most common symptoms of seasonal allergies, they do occur.
More typical allergy symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, especially in kids.
Allergies will continue as long as you are exposed to your specific allergen.
Symptoms, including body aches, can often be managed with medications.
If you’re not experiencing relief with over-the-counter drugs, speak to your healthcare provider about prescription treatments.
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