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Pain
in muscles and joints are common and seldom need to be treated by
a doctor.
WHAT
TO LOOK FOR
- Stiffness and pain especially
with movement
- Strain due to overexertion
- Injury
- Inflammation
- Wear and tear
- Massage affected part and keep it warm
- Rest
- Take painkillers such
as paracetamol or ibuprofen
- Rest the sore joint
- Take painkillers as
for muscle pain
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Rest the injured part |
| Ice
wrapped in a cloth - or a bag of frozen peas - can be used to
reduce the swelling. But do not apply for longer than 15 minutes
at a time. Compress the injury gently with a bandage Elevate the injured part |
WHEN
TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR
- If the pain in the joint or muscle does not improve after three days
- If the joint looks deformed
- If there is swelling
- If mobility is badly affected
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