Asthenia
A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the body.
What is Asthenia?
Asthenia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Asthenia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Asthenia
The following conditions have been associated with Asthenia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adrenal Insufficiency
A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, causing fatigue, low blood pressure, and weaknes...
Adult-onset Still disease
Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency
Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency is a medical condition that may be asso...
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Asthenia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.