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Myalgia is known as pain affecting a muscle or a group of muscles. It is often caused due to stress, injuries, overuse of muscles, tension, illness, infection, and a side effect of medications. The common signs and symptoms are dull aching pain on the muscles, joint pain, fatigue, fever, and chills while having an infection. Taking pain-relieving medications and applying ice on the affected region helps to reduce it. Giving rest and gentle stretching also helps a lot.

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Do my lab values indicate SLE or rheumatoid arthritis?

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What causes post-COVID chest discomfort and body pain?

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Do chest bone pain and raised CRP point to a marrow cancer?

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I am weak and shaky after the flu. Is this normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you mentioned, you have experienced upper respiratory infection and you received appropriate therapy of antibiotics.

What is the white furry looking stuff behind my tonsils?

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I am taking Pantozec 40 and Augmed 625. Does Augmentin cause stiffness of legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic which you are taking does not have the side effect of myalgia and stiffness or joint pains. However, Pantoprazole may cause some times such symptoms.

Can left arm pain that radiates to the chest be muscle pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. You must have slept in an awkward posture or carried a heavy load with your left hand. It is a minor complaint.

What causes frequent pain in the shoulders, legs, and chest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to see your detailed history, which I have asked for. Firstly, your ECG is perfectly normal.

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What vaccines offer protection against the flu?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Flu can spread through airborne droplets.

What are the most effective treatments for myalgia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are experiencing back pain when you breathe, but not when you cough or sneeze. The pain seems localized to the upper back on one side.

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