Research Notes on Myalgia
Myalgia is a symptom of many diseases, injuries, overuse of muscles or can be the side effect of some medications. It simply means muscle pain.1 Myalgia can be temporary or chronic.2
Fast Facts:
- Consult your doctor if mylagia persists beyond three days or is accompanied by poor circulation, signs of infection or you believe it is caused by a medication.3
- Call 911 if mylagia is accompanied by shortness of breath, stiff neck or you can not move part of your body.3
- Alternating hot and cold packs and gentle massage is the usual treatment for mylagia caused by overuse of a muscle.4
Top Resources on Myalgia
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Muscle Aches
- Wikipedia: Myalgia
- MedicineNet: Myalgia Definition
- BreastCancer.org: Muscle Pain (Myalgia)
- WiseGeek: What is Myalgia?
- Hopkins Rheumatology: Vasculitis - A Form of Myalgia
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Myalgia
- ↑ MedicineNet: Myalgia Definition
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Muscle Aches
- ↑ WiseGeek: What is Myalgia?
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