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  1. Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 11, 2022 · Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain …

  2. Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 7, 2023 · Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or working hard, …

  3. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 21, 2025 · Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure, …

  4. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Motor nerves that control muscle movement. Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, sweating, heart rate, digestion and bladder function. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy …

  5. Isometric exercises: Good for strength training? - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 18, 2023 · Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The affected joint …

  6. Long COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19 - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 23, 2024 · COVID-19 can have lasting symptoms that affect many parts of the body. Learn more about the symptoms and effects of long COVID.

  7. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 14, 2023 · Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes disability in the affected muscles of the legs or …

  8. Back pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Symptoms Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing feeling. Also, the pain can radiate down a leg. Bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking can make pain worse. …

  9. Soft tissue sarcoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 4, 2024 · Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the body's soft tissues. The soft tissues connect, support and surround other body structures. Soft tissues …

  10. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 10, 2022 · Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable …