What is Myalgia?

Myalgia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Myalgia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Myalgia

The following conditions have been associated with Myalgia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

22q11.2 deletion syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Abetalipoproteinemia

Abetalipoproteinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Acute interstitial pneumonia

Acute interstitial pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Adult-onset Still disease

Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy

Adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...

Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy

Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition that may be ...

Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation

Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...

Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency

Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency is a medical condition that may be asso...

Alström syndrome

Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

American trypanosomiasis

American trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Angiostrongyliasis

Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Myalgia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.