10 Strep Throat Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Myalgia
Myalgia, or muscle pain, is a nonspecific symptom seen in many diseases and conditions, such as viral infections, metabolic myopathy, nutritional deficiency, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The commonest causes of myalgia are overuse of the muscles, injury, or strain.
Myalgia is distinct from arthralgia (joint pain). Depending on the underlying cause, treatment may include rest, heat, paracetamol or acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and muscle relaxants.
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