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Myalgia

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Updated September 26, 2008

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Definition: Myalgia refers to a set of symptoms that includes muscle pain, weakness, and tenderness in one muscle or a group of muscles.

Myalgias can be caused by medications, certain diseases, or injury to a particular muscle or a group of muscles.

Also Known As: muscle pain, muscle weakness

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