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What Causes Severe Pain In The Joints And Muscles?
I am 65 years old, in decent shape but have had extreme jont,muscle,and skin ache.....like I have been in a car wreck. Feels like I m bruised all over. Going on my fourth day now. What the heck is going on? Should I worry? Mark Winters Darn, tricked again.......sucked into another website I misakenly though was free.....when will I learned?
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
Hi,
Acute onset of muscle and joint pain is commonly related to an infection, commonly viral.
In most cases, there may be additional symptoms such as fever. There are some medications, like statins, that can also cause muscle aches and pains.
If the pain continues or worsens when you consider visiting your doctor for an assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James,
General & Family Physician
Acute onset of muscle and joint pain is commonly related to an infection, commonly viral.
In most cases, there may be additional symptoms such as fever. There are some medications, like statins, that can also cause muscle aches and pains.
If the pain continues or worsens when you consider visiting your doctor for an assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James,
General & Family Physician
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