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Body Aches

Some of the aches and pains you may feel throughout your body are reactions by your muscles, joints, or bones to overdoing it in work or exercise. Some come with age, and some are symptoms of injury or illness.


Arthritis

Fibromyalgia

Joint Pain

Muscle Cramps

Muscle Imbalance

Muscle Tightness

Referred Pain

Repetitive Motion Injuries

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What to do About
Body Aches
Muscle or joint aches after exertion Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Joint pain without fever or swelling  Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Joint pain with fever and sudden, significant swelling or severe pain  Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Sudden pain with no apparent cause  Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Constant pain that affects your activities  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.

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