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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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• Definition
• Muscle Aches: Overview & Considerations
• Muscle Aches: Common Causes
• Muscle Aches: Home Care & Treatment
• Muscle Aches: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 8/15/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Dr. Sarah Pressman Lovinger, internist at Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/18/2002).
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