Generalized body aches at night and inability to sleep may be caused by physiological reasons such as strenuous exercise, and may also be caused by pathological reasons such as rhabdomyolysis syndrome and rheumatic polymyalgia.
1. Physiological reasons; excessive exercise during the day, high jump, long-distance running, marathon races, heavy lifting and other strenuous exercise, can be caused by anaerobic respiration of the muscle fibers within the lactic acid production is too much, the accumulation of lactic acid can be caused by muscle aches and pains, and can not sleep at night and other symptoms.
2. Pathologic causes:
(1) rhabdomyolysis syndrome: trauma, bacterial infection, electrolyte disorders, diabetes mellitus and other factors can lead to the destruction of rhabdomyosin cells, the release of intracellular substances into the extracellular and blood circulation, which in turn causes myalgia, muscle weakness, teacolored urine and other symptoms of a group of clinical syndromes, and in severe cases, it can lead to acute kidney injury and so on.
(2) Rheumatic polymyalgia: it is an inflammatory rheumatic disease with symmetrical pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder and pelvic muscles, accompanied by systemic reactions such as fever, generalized weakness, weight loss, etc. It is related to autoimmunity, infection, heredity and other factors.
If you have generalized pain at night and can’t sleep, it is recommended that you consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment under the doctor’s guidance.