Myalgia
Pain in muscle.
Also called: Muscle ache, Muscle pain, Myalgias.
Conditions associated with myalgia
The following conditions have been associated with myalgia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
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 sympt...
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
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 sym...
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 m...
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....
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...
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Antisynthetase syndrome
Antisynthetase syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Boutonneuse fever
Boutonneuse fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chronic graft versus host disease
Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Encephalitis lethargica
Encephalitis lethargica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Familial cold urticaria
Familial cold urticaria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Tests providers may use to investigate myalgia
When investigating 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...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Crp Test C-Reactive Protein
This blood test measures levels of CRP to help indicate if cases of inflammation or infection are occurring. I...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Assesses low-level inflammation and cardiovascular risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside myalgia
Bullseye Rash
A circular red rash with a central clearing that spreads outward, characteristic of Lyme disease....
Loss of Smell
A reduced or lost sense of smell, which can accompany COVID-19, nasal conditions, or neurological conditions....
Loss of Taste
A reduced or lost sense of taste, which can accompany COVID-19 or other conditions....
Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, commonly caused by viral o...
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Enlarged lymph nodes that can occur with infection, immune reactions, or certain cancers....
Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, often a sign of infection, inflammation, or other conditions....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if 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 myalgia mean?
Myalgia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Pain in muscle.
Which conditions are associated with myalgia?
Myalgia has been reported in association with 147 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Abetalipoproteinemia, Acromegaly, Acute interstitial pneumonia, Adult-onset Still disease. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about 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.