Muscle tenderness in limbs

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Muscle tenderness in limbs

• Venous embolism

  Venous embolism is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins. Most often occurs in the deep veins of the leg, groin or arm and travels to the lungs (known as pulmonary embolism). Causes of venous thrombosis Spinal cord injury, fracture of hip or leg or other trauma, cancers, heart disease, stroke, obesity, prolonged bed rest and inherited risk factors like gene mutations.

• Fibromyalgia

  A condition that causes diffuse pain and muscle aches across the body. The cause is poorly understood.

• Gout / pseudogout

  Gout and pseudogout are a group of diseases which are caused by the inflammation and accumulation of crystals in the joints. Gout is caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals, and pseudogout by calcium pyrophosphatecrystals. They are characterized by sudden painful swelling in one or more joints. Gout attacks may be caused by eating foods rich in purines such as seafood, alcohol and red meat, while pseudogout could be due to joint injury, surgery or immune problems.

• Thrombophlebitis
• Piriformis syndrome
• Spinal cord tumor

• Heatstroke

  Overheating of the body. This occurs when the body fails to regulate its temperature properly. It can be caused by the surrounding environment (heat, moisture) or internal factors (dehydration, strenuous exercise).

• Necrotizing Fasciitis
• Osteomyelitis
• Gas gangrene