what does it mean when your legs and arms ache?
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Causes of muscle pain fall into a few general groups, as follows: injury or overuse; stress; autoimmune disease; neurological and muscle disorders; infection; obstructed blood flow, or drug side effects.
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Leg pain and cramping can also be a sign of vascular claudication, which occurs when there's a narrowing of the arteries in the leg caused by peripheral artery disease. Pain occurs because your leg muscles are not getting enough blood.
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When shooting pains are caused by anxiety, the body contains many muscles and muscle groups. Muscles respond to nerve impulses. Nerve impulses cause muscles to move by contracting and releasing muscles. A muscle contracts (tightens) when it receives a nerve impulse, and releases (relaxes) when the nerve impulse stops.
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If you're experiencing muscle aches, Hoskins says that this may be more a sensation of fatigue. It could also be due to the pregnancy hormone, progesterone, causing your muscles to feel "relaxed and flaccid." If ever your muscle aches are accompanied by fever, again, seek medical care.
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New, persistent leg pain certainly warrants a visit to your doctor for evaluation. Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous insufficiency).
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These aches may be due to various factors of pregnancy like weight gain, change in posture and hormonal changes. Joint pain, stiff sensation, and aches in hips, elbows, knees, fingers and ankles are common in pregnant women. The initial aches are a sign that your body is preparing for childbirth.
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Infections and viruses The flu, the common cold, and other viral or bacterial infections can cause body aches. When such infections occur, the immune system sends white blood cells to fight off the infection. This can result in inflammation, which can leave the muscles in the body feeling achy and stiff.
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How can high blood pressure affect your legs, hips, and stomach? Narrow and blocked arteries in the lower part of your body -- especially your legs -- can cause pain and cramping. Because it's affecting blood vessels that aren't near your heart, your doctor may call this peripheral artery disease.
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Growing pains are a common cause of leg pain in children. These pains are muscle aches that can occur in the thighs, behind the knees, or the calves. Other possible causes of leg pain that may be more serious can include juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), lupus, Lyme disease, and leukemia.
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Body Aches Allergic reactions can cause inflammation, which can lead to joint and muscle aches. Chronic body aches may be a sign of an immune system reaction, such as arthritis, but also can be a sign of allergies. Repeated coughing or sneezing as a result of your allergies can also cause soreness.
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Muscle pain is a symptom of many diseases and conditions. Myalgia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).
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Legs, Hips, and Stomach Because it's affecting blood vessels that aren't near your heart, your doctor may call this peripheral artery disease (PAD). It can make muscles in your legs and hips sore and tired when you walk or climb stairs.
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Causes. Most leg pain results from wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues. Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine. Leg pain can also be caused by blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation.
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['You may have muscle pain in a local area, or the pain may be more widespread. ... ', 'This pain may be mild, or severe. ... ', 'You may have fever, chills, if you have an infection.', 'You may have pain in your joints, as well as your muscles.', 'You may be overly tired, or very weak (fatigued).']
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Possible long-term problems weakness in your arms, legs or face. numbness, pain or a tingling or burning sensation. balance and co-ordination problems. extreme tiredness.
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Pain in the right shoulder and arm is often due to muscle or tendon damage. It can also occur as a result of damage to the peripheral nerves in those areas. Unexplained shoulder and arm pain can sometimes be a warning sign of a heart attack. A heart attack is a medical emergency.
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Leg pain often occurs just above the knees and on the back of the upper thighs. Various types of arthritis can cause pain throughout the body, including in the thighs. The pain of osteoarthritis is often concentrated in the hip and knee joints but may radiate down or up.