US Medical Term · symptoms
Muscle Pain
Dolor muscular
Also: Mialgia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Muscle Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor muscular |
| Chinese (中文) | 肌肉痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 근육통 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau cơ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit ng kalamnan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor muscular |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดกล้ามเนื้อ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 筋肉痛 |
What it means
Muscle pain, medically called myalgia, is soreness, aching, or tenderness in one or more muscles. It often develops after physical activity, overuse, or injury. Muscles may feel sore, tight, or bruised to the touch. Common causes include exercise-induced soreness, flu or viral infections, tension, dehydration, and conditions like fibromyalgia or lupus. Most muscle pain goes away with rest, gentle stretching, heat or ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers within a few days. See a provider if the pain is severe, involves significant muscle weakness, does not improve with rest, or is accompanied by a rash, fever, or dark-colored urine.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My muscles are sore and achy all over, especially in my legs and arms.
Mis músculos están adoloridos y dolorosos por todo el cuerpo, especialmente en las piernas y los brazos.
I have had muscle pain and fatigue since I started the new medication.
He tenido dolor muscular y fatiga desde que empecé el nuevo medicamento.
My muscles feel very tight and tender, especially when I press on them.
Mis músculos se sienten muy tensos y sensibles, especialmente cuando los presiono.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M79 Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classifiedRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026