Can a cold cause joint pain?

Cold can cause joint pain. When you have a cold, some endogenous hormones in your body are disturbed, such as increased secretion of prostaglandins, which have a pain-causing effect and can cause joint pain and general weakness. If the cold is secondary to a hemolytic streptococcal infection, it can also lead to joint pain, which is often referred to as rheumatic infection. Therefore, if the symptoms of joint pain are caused by a cold, firstly, joint pain should be actively relieved. Secondly, the cold should be treated as early as possible, and the symptoms of joint pain will diminish after the symptoms of the cold are relieved. Patients should drink more water, pay attention to rest, eat a light diet, and eat less spicy and stimulating food. After comprehensive treatment and more rest, the symptoms will be gradually reduced.