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Recent Examples of backache
Inflammation can be a major contributor to backaches—regardless of what causes it.3 That’s why Dr. Hsu recommends popping an over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) 30 minutes before bed.
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Ashley Abramson, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
From backaches to headaches, these products target various aches and pains that can disrupt your day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
This balm works best for people with arthritis, backaches, persistent muscle and nerve pain, as well as strains and sprains brought on by injuries.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
Muscle aches and backache.
—The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022
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Ashley Abramson, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
From backaches to headaches, these products target various aches and pains that can disrupt your day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
This balm works best for people with arthritis, backaches, persistent muscle and nerve pain, as well as strains and sprains brought on by injuries.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
Muscle aches and backache.
—The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backache
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Symptoms linked to the mystery disease include fever, headaches, coughing and anemia, raising concerns about the Congo's limited medical infrastructure.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That was until a throbbing headache set in, said Covert, 18.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Just days ago, rider Williams had a toothache, giving the entire team a scare.Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
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When a patient described a months-long toothache, Dr. Shuree gave her some antibiotics and urged her to see a dentist in town.Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Signs and symptoms of infection in humans often include sore throat, cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle or body aches, fatigue and shortness of breath.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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That's a little like having a stomachache and solving it by rummaging blindly through your neighbor’s medicine cabinet.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Those thoughts can take many forms: fear of being made fun of at school, worrying something bad is about to happen, or not liking yourself, for example. Especially for younger kids, feelings in the body like stomachaches, headaches and exhaustion can act as signals of mental health issues.Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
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Short-term symptoms of lead poisoning include headaches, abdominal pain, colic, vomiting and anemia.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Another, Alice Payne, who stayed with Brehon Family Services in Tallahassee, appreciated the help employees gave during her infant daughter’s bouts of colic in 2014.Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
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Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck.Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Irritation in your throat and certain nerves can lead to sore throat, cough, trouble swallowing, and earache.Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
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Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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There were still pangs of disbelief during her press conference.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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But Hamaguchi is a master of the slow narrative burn, and the minor municipal drama of Evil Does Not Exist eventually reflects the discomfort of a society that feels out of balance, thanks to humanity’s encroachment on the natural world.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This could be a defining moment for finding a balance between independence and partnership — don’t ignore the discomfort.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backache. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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