Exercise-induced myalgia
The occurrence of an unusually high amount of muscle pain following exercise.
Also called: Exercise-induced muscle pain, Muscle pain on exercise, Muscle pain with exercise, Muscle pain, exercise-induced.
Conditions associated with exercise-induced myalgia
The following conditions have been associated with exercise-induced myalgia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12
Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12 is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease 0, muscle
Glycogen storage disease 0, muscle is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Glycogen storage disease due to muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency is a medical condition that may be as...
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Miyoshi myopathy
Miyoshi myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H
Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H (LGMD2H) is a mild subtype of autosomal recessive l...
congenital myopathy 23
Any nemaline myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the TPM2 gene....
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 29
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 29 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Tests providers may use to investigate exercise-induced myalgia
When investigating exercise-induced myalgia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside exercise-induced myalgia
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if exercise-induced myalgia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom exercise-induced myalgia mean?
Exercise-induced myalgia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. The occurrence of an unusually high amount of muscle pain following exercise.
Which conditions are associated with exercise-induced myalgia?
Exercise-induced myalgia has been reported in association with 14 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12, Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy, FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy, Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about exercise-induced myalgia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.