Muscle Aches
Alternate Names : Muscle Pain, Myalgia, Pain - Muscles
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Call your Health Care Provider if
Call your doctor if:
- Your muscle pain persists beyond 3 days.
- You have severe, unexplained muscle pain.
- You have any sign of infection, like swelling or redness around the tender muscle.
- You have poor circulation in the area where you have muscles aches (for example, in your legs).
- You have a tick bite or a rash.
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if:
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You have sudden weight gain, water retention, or you are urinating less than usual.
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You are short of breath or have difficulty swallowing.
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You have muscle weakness or inability to move any part of your body.
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You have vomiting, a very stiff neck, or high fever.
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