Muscle Aches: Causes and Risk Factors
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Overuse
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Strenuous physical activity is a common cause of muscle aches. Individuals who strain their muscles or perform repetitive motions on a regular basis are at a high risk for developing muscle aches.
Injury
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Individuals who fall or who receive a blow to one or more muscles may experience muscle aches. The level of pain will depend or the nature and severity of the injury.
Infections
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Some infections---such as the flu---are known to cause muscle aches. Those suffering from the flu may experience either localized or widespread muscle aches.
Health Disorders
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Individuals who suffer from certain health disorders are at a greater risk of experiencing muscle aches. This includes disorders such as fibromyalgia, lupus and Lyme disease.
Medications
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Certain medications and drugs can cause an individual taking them to experience muscle aches. These medications and drugs include ACE inhibitors, statins and cocaine.
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