Etymed
myalgia
Definition
pain in a muscle or muscles
Clinical context
A 28-year-old marathon runner presents to the emergency department with severe bilateral calf pain that began during her run and has persisted for 2 hours. The pain is described as aching and tender to palpation. She denies fever, numbness, or weakness. Physical examination reveals symmetric muscle tenderness in both calves with no neurological deficits.
Mnemonic
MYO (muscle) + ALGIA (pain) = muscle pain