What illness causes general body aches and weakness?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been feeling a general weakness and body aches all over. I would like to know what condition this might indicate.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Generalized body aches and weakness are nonspecific symptoms that may be caused by various diseases or conditions. These may include, but are not limited to, upper respiratory tract infections, rheumatoid arthritis, hypokalemia, peripheral neuritis, and may also be caused by strenuous exercise. Below are some possible causes:
1. Infectious diseases: Such as influenza, novel coronavirus infection, streptococcal infection, etc., which are often accompanied by symptoms such as fever and fatigue.
2. Autoimmune diseases: For example, systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases can affect multiple body systems, causing widespread pain and fatigue.
3. Metabolic disorders: Abnormal thyroid function, vitamin D deficiency, electrolyte imbalance, etc., can all cause generalized body aches and weakness.
4. Neurological diseases: Such as peripheral neuritis and poliomyelitis, which may affect nerve conduction and muscle control, resulting in muscle pain and weakness.
5. Other factors: Excessive physical exertion, excessive mental stress, polymyositis, ankylosing spondylitis, and others may also cause generalized body aches and weakness.
6. Electrolyte imbalance: For example, hypokalemia, caused by excessive vomiting, loss through sweat, and other reasons, which presents with muscle weakness and pain.
