Home care for body aches || Dr. Abida Sultana

If you have chronic body pain, it is essential to identify what is causing the pain so that the cause can be addressed and treated accordingly. There are things you can do at home that can help fight body aches.

Body Aches

Body pain can vary in intensity and frequency from sharp, intermittent pain or a dull but constant ache. Body aches are often accompanied by other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, chills and fever. Body aches are very common and can affect people at any age and time.

The following symptoms are commonly associated with body aches:

• A dull ache, low-intensity pain that spreads throughout the body.

• Not having enough energy to perform routine activities or feeling uncomfortable while performing routine activities.

• Not feeling refreshed even after adequate rest.

• Sometimes, body aches are accompanied by fever and chills.

Causes of Body Pain:

There are many reasons why a person may experience pain in the body. For example:

1. Stress: A constant stressful lifestyle makes the body prone to fatigue and increases wear and tear. A weakened immune system can make a person weak and increase the risk of infection. Due to these reasons, the patient's body may feel pain. Stress is also known to cause other types of muscle pain, such as: tension headaches, stiff and painful shoulders, etc.

2. Heavy exercise: An intense full-body exercise session can leave muscles sore and tired. Sore muscles cause pain. When a large number of muscles are involved, it can cause pain throughout the body.

3. Lack of sleep: About 6 to 8 hours of sleep is essential for the body. During sleep, the body rebuilds its energy resources and refreshes you. Lack of sleep can disrupt the overall health of the body.

4. Dehydration: The human body is made up of about 70% water. When you don't drink enough water or lose more water than you consume, your body's water reserves are depleted. All of these factors can make you feel tired and sore.

5. Nutritional Deficiencies: If you do not consume a healthy and balanced diet, you are at risk of developing nutritional deficiencies.Lack of essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B complex, iron and potassium can leave your body feeling weak, tired and achy.

6. Medications: Certain medications such as statins (lipid-lowering drugs) or certain blood pressure lowering medications are known to cause body aches.

7. Viral fever: Body aches are a common symptom of a viral infection, such as the common cold or flu. Body aches are also a symptom of infection with the novel coronavirus that has caused the Covid-19 pandemic.

8. Pneumonia: An infection of the lungs, known as pneumonia, can be viral or bacterial. Body aches are a major symptom in the early stages of pneumonia.

9. Anemia: Anemia is a health condition caused by a deficiency of the pigment hemoglobin in the blood. It is characterized by weakness, fatigue, body aches and many other symptoms.

10. Hypothyroidism: This occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain key hormones. It can cause muscle and joint pain as well as swelling and tenderness. It can make you tired and cause memory problems, thinning hair, dry skin, high cholesterol,Slow heart rate and other problems may occur.

11. Multiple Sclerosis: This is a chronic neurological disorder caused by demyelination (inflammation that destroys the protective covering of nerve cells). It causes periods of flare-ups characterized by extreme fatigue, weakness and general pain.

12. Fibromyalgia: Erosion affects the entire muscular system of the body. Muscles feel tired, weak and sore. The exact cause of this disease is still unknown.

13. Arthritis: Arthritis or inflammation of the body's joints can also cause general aches and pains.

14. Lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an auto-immune disorder that affects the skin, joints and internal organs. It is known to cause muscle and body pain.

15. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: This is a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts at least six months and is not fully explained by an underlying medical condition.

Fatigue worsens with physical or mental activity, but does not improve with rest.

16. Peripheral neuropathy: A neurological condition that causes numbness, aches and pains throughout the body. This condition is often caused by traumatic injury to the nervous system or exposure to certain toxins and causes a burning and tingling sensation in the hands and feet.

17. Depression: Negative emotions, including sadness and anxiety, seem to exacerbate chronic pain. Depression is sadness or loss of interest overwhelming feeling. This leads to difficulty sleeping, lack of energy, feelings of worthlessness or suicidal thoughts. Depression mentally drains the body and makes the body prone to aches and pains. There is no need to investigate this in more detail. If you have chronic body pain that may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms, testing is needed to identify underlying health conditions that may be causing the pain.

Preventing Body Aches Making healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent body aches stemming from lifestyle disorders. Although it is not possible to completely prevent body aches due to medical conditions, lifestyle changes can help reduce the severity of symptoms.

The following lifestyle changes can help prevent back pain:

• Eat a healthy diet rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Avoid processed foods.

• Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially in summer.

• Establish a good sleep schedule. Do not sleep during the day. Exercise daily, but don't overdo it

Home Remedies to Cure Body Aches:

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals.

• Drink plenty of fluids and energy drinks throughout the day.

• Do not overexercise in areas where muscles become exceptionally sore.

• Take a cold shower immediately after a workout to reduce muscle aches and pains.

• Avoid daytime naps. 8 hours of sleep at night is more effective than sleeping during the day.

• Excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages (especially in the evening) and alcohol should be minimized. Smoking and use of sexual drugs should be stopped.

However, care should be taken not to overdo physical activities as this may cause pain and become an indirect cause of body pain.

Light exercise and yoga help boost the body's energy levels and are a great way to combat muscle pain. Care should be taken not to overdo physical activities. Because it can cause pain and be an indirect cause of pain in the body.