Axial muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the axial musculature (i.e., of the muscles of the head and neck, spine, and ribs).
What is Axial muscle weakness?
Axial muscle weakness 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 Axial muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Axial muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Axial muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy
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Bethlem muscular dystrophy
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Bethlem myopathy 1A
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Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
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Desminopathy
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GMPPB-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R19
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Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Proximal myotonic myopathy
Proximal myotonic myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Pure mitochondrial myopathy
Pure mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Axial muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.