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Why Do Joints Hurt When You're Sick? 🤒🦴 The Surprising Link Between Illness and Aches

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  Introduction: “Why Does Everything Ache When I’m Sick?” 😩 You’re curled up in bed, fever creeping in, nose running like a faucet, and suddenly—bam—your joints feel like they’ve aged 50 years overnight. Knees? Stiff. Shoulders? Sore. Back? Ouch. You're not imagining it— joint pain during illness is a real and common symptom , and it’s one that often catches people off guard. So, why do joints hurt when you're sick? And more importantly—what can you do about it? Whether you’re dealing with a cold, the flu, or a more serious infection, this article breaks down the science behind the soreness and offers practical tips to ease the pain. why do joints hurt when sick What Causes Joint Pain During Illness? 🧬 1. Inflammation: Your Body’s Overreaction 🚨 When you're sick, your immune system goes into high alert to fight off whatever invader is causing trouble—be it a virus, bacteria, or another pathogen. As part of this response, your body releases cytokines , which are c...

Hormonal Changes and Aging: What You Need to Know

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  Introduction As we grow older, we all experience various types of changes happening in our bodies, one of the most important being, the changes of hormonal balance. Hormones are defined as the chemical substances which are produced in the human body to send signals and control the metabolic system, growth as well as reproduction. The body always has a tendency to produce fewer amounts of essential hormones as a person ages, resulting in a number of physiological as well as psychological effects. For women, this stage of life comes with a very radical hormonal change with the end of reproduction, i.e., menopause, while men suffer from slow reduction of testosterone. The changes in level of these hormones therefore affects all of the physiological aspects including energy levels as well as moods and cognitive functions. In women, decreased estrogen and progesterone after menopause may predispose to hot flashes, night sweats, or irritability. In men, low testosterone levels can con...