10 Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Myalgia
Myalgia or muscle pain is most commonly caused by the overuse or overstretching of the muscles. Myalgia that occurs without previous traumatic history or increased activity can be caused by viral infections, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic myopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, and more.
The treatment of myalgia is usually symptomatic using painkillers such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), heat packs, rest, and muscle relaxants.
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