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What Causes An Acute Onset Of Sore Muscles?
Question: what would cause an acute onset of sore muscles? I do physical activities but don't usually get sore after. But there are times when I get up and go to work and feel fine. Then I will do a movement, one I had done previously already. and it will get sore and hurt in a sharp pain that then lingers.
Brief Answer:
There can be many causes, either solely or cumulatively causing this
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. There can be various causes for this and we can only assume without supporting investigations to back it, but as you wish to know, some of the most common causes could be:
+A previously injured muscle which is sensitive and tends to pain or hurt only when moved in a particular manner repeatedly
+Dehydration: A state of dehydration can cause such a presentation solely, or even add to further injury of a previously injured muscle
+Electrolyte imbalance: Can again solely cause such a presentation when there is an imbalance, or can further damage an already injured muscle
+Over exhaustion of a muscle
and many other causes ma'am.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
There can be many causes, either solely or cumulatively causing this
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. There can be various causes for this and we can only assume without supporting investigations to back it, but as you wish to know, some of the most common causes could be:
+A previously injured muscle which is sensitive and tends to pain or hurt only when moved in a particular manner repeatedly
+Dehydration: A state of dehydration can cause such a presentation solely, or even add to further injury of a previously injured muscle
+Electrolyte imbalance: Can again solely cause such a presentation when there is an imbalance, or can further damage an already injured muscle
+Over exhaustion of a muscle
and many other causes ma'am.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I tend to keep fairly well hydrated between wter and powerade. what else could I do that might help this reoccurring problem?
Brief Answer:
Could be an injury requiring rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again.
If you tend to stay well hydrated and take quite a bit of electrolytes as well in the form of Gatorade. It could be something to do with a previously injured muscle, in which case you should go about the RICE protocol for a while.
R= Rest
I = Ice
C = Conpression in the form of an elastic bandage
E = Elevation of your limb
If at all it is an injured muscle, ligament or tendon then you will require rest for at least a month or two, void from all strenuous physical activity including exercise of the region.
But as this is only an assumption, I would also recommend a physical examination if that is possible with a doctor in your region.
Best wishes.
Could be an injury requiring rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again.
If you tend to stay well hydrated and take quite a bit of electrolytes as well in the form of Gatorade. It could be something to do with a previously injured muscle, in which case you should go about the RICE protocol for a while.
R= Rest
I = Ice
C = Conpression in the form of an elastic bandage
E = Elevation of your limb
If at all it is an injured muscle, ligament or tendon then you will require rest for at least a month or two, void from all strenuous physical activity including exercise of the region.
But as this is only an assumption, I would also recommend a physical examination if that is possible with a doctor in your region.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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