- Joint Ache
People with joint discomfort may not immediately recognize that it is an early sign of parvovirus. Parvovirus is more likely to cause joint pain in adults than in infants. The joints of the hips, ankles, fingers, and knees typically experience the most concentrated discomfort. Inflammation of the body’s joints caused by parvovirus can cause discomfort when a person moves.
Depending on the severity of the inflammation, bending certain body parts may be difficult or excruciatingly painful. Some over-the-counter pain relievers may also reduce edema in addition to alleviating joint pain caused by parvovirus. Compression garments can be worn on the knees, wrists, and ankles to alleviate parvovirus-related joint discomfort. There is no cure for joint pain caused by parvovirus, but the symptom typically disappears once the virus has run its course.
