Kurt F. asked
I recently got diagnosed with oral herpes and have been unable to eat for 6 days due to pain. Will I lose my muscle, and what can I do to alleviate the pain?
October 11th, 2023
Susan C. answered
You are unlikely to lose muscle mass that quickly, but the pain from oral herpes can make eating dif...
October 11th, 2023
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