Why do I feel weak and experience muscle pain all over my body?
Disease description:
I haven't done much these past couple of days, yet I constantly feel weak and sore all over, with some muscle pain as well. What causes general weakness and muscle soreness throughout the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Generalized body aches, weakness, and muscle pain may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Excessive fatigue: Prolonged heavy physical labor or strenuous exercise can lead to excessive lactic acid production in the muscles, resulting in aches, weakness, and muscle pain.
2. Malnutrition: Long-term picky eating or food bias may lead to insufficient nutrient intake, causing body aches, weakness, and weight loss.
3. Hypotension: Low blood pressure may cause dizziness and fatigue, and in severe cases, even fainting.
4. Medical conditions: Such as upper respiratory tract infections, iron-deficiency anemia, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., which can all lead to generalized body aches, weakness, and muscle pain.
If symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
