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Symptoms›Musculoskeletal conditions›Muscle disorders›Muscle tear

Muscle tear

The muscle is actually torn or ripped through. It can come with trauma, certain medications such as statins can contribute to it, and can be associated with elevated muscle enzymes after the injury
Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmanreviewed this
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Is a type of:Muscle disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Muscle tear
Ibuprofen
3.425 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.519 reviews
NSAIDs

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