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The goal of treatment is to control symptoms while the infection runs its course.
There is no specific treatment for this viral infection.
People with severe cases may need lifesaving measures, especially help with breathing.
Symptoms are treated based on how severe they are. Treatment may include:
- Antibiotics for urinary tract infections
- Moist heat (heating pads, warm towels) to reduce muscle pain and spasms
- Painkillers to reduce headache, muscle pain, and spasms (narcotics are not usually given because they increase the risk of breathing trouble)
- Physical therapy, braces or corrective shoes, or orthopedic surgery to help recover muscle strength and function
francis1897 answered the question on August 24, 2022 at 07:08