Aching muscles all over body
Conditions
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Glandular Fever
- Malaria
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Unusually tired
- Pain in more than one joint
- Difficulty concentrating
- Aching muscles all over body
- Abdominal pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome, is a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Unusually tired
- Aching muscles all over body
- Stiff muscles
- Pain in more than one joint
- Back stiffness
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Fibromyalgia.
Glandular Fever
Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Unusually tired
- Sore throat
- Swollen glands in neck
- High temperature
- Aching muscles all over body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Glandular Fever.
Malaria
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shivering or rigors
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Unusually tired
- Aching muscles all over body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Malaria.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Muscle pain in calves when walking
- Leg pain
- Aching muscles all over body
- Leg numbness or tingling
- Cold hands or feet
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Peripheral Artery Disease.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Aching muscles all over body
- Unusually tired
- Hip pain
- Pain in shoulder
- Neck stiffness
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Polymyalgia rheumatica.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
