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Muscle Pain | Who might get muscle pain? | Dr. Ketas Mahajan

People of all ages and genders can have sore muscles. When you try a new physical activity or switch up your exercise routine, you may experience delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Muscle aches may come on six to 12 hours after a workout and last up to 48 hours. You feel pain as the muscles heal and get stronger.<br>

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Muscle Pain | Who might get muscle pain? | Dr. Ketas Mahajan

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  1. Muscle Pain Many things can cause muscle pain (myalgia), including injuries, infections and diseases. Muscle pain can be short-term or chronic. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) occurs after exercise. You can take steps to prevent and manage muscle pain and the conditions that cause it.

  2. What is muscle pain? Muscle pain, or myalgia, is a sign of an injury, infection, disease or other health problem. You may feel a deep, steady ache or random sharp pains. Some people have muscle pain all over, while others have it in specific areas. Everyone experiences muscle pain differently.

  3. Who might get muscle pain? People of all ages and genders can have sore muscles. When you try a new physical activity or switch up your exercise routine, you may experience delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Muscle aches may come on six to 12 hours after a workout and last up to 48 hours. You feel pain as the muscles heal and get stronger.

  4. What causes muscle pain? Many things can cause muscle pain, including: Autoimmune diseases. Infections. Injuries. Medications. Neuromuscular disorders.

  5. What autoimmune diseases cause muscle pain? Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. A healthy immune system fights off germs and infections. Autoimmune diseases that cause muscle pain include: Inflammatory myopathies, such as inclusion body myositis and polymyositis. Lupus. Multiple sclerosis (MS).

  6. What types of infections cause muscle pain? Bacterial and viral infections can make you feel achy all over. Depending on the cause, you may also have swollen lymph nodes, fever and nausea. Types of infections that cause muscle aches include: Colds and flu. Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (infections spread through tick bites). Malaria. Trichinosis (a foodborne illness).

  7. What types of injuries cause muscle pain? When you repeatedly use the same muscles at work or during exercise, you may develop sore muscles from overuse.

  8. What types of injuries cause muscle pain? Other types of injuries that cause sore muscles include: Abdominal strains. Back strains and sprains. Broken bones and traumatic injuries. Myofascial pain syndrome from repetitive movements (overuse). Tendinitis. Tendinosis.

  9. When should I call the doctor? You should call your healthcare provider if you experience: Chest pain. Fever. Loss of bladder control. Muscle weakness. New or worsening pain. Numbness or tingling in limbs.

  10. Contact Us (+91) 9313348477 www.ketasmahajan.com drketasmahajan@gmail.com Shukan Multi Speciality Hospital, Near Amit Nagar Circle, Karelibaugh Vadodara, India

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