Diaphragmatic weakness
A decrease in the strength of the diaphragm.
What is Diaphragmatic weakness?
Diaphragmatic 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 Diaphragmatic weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Diaphragmatic weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Diaphragmatic weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Botulism
Botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A3 gene.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C) is a form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a periph...
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
MEGF10-related myopathy
A congenital myopathy caused by mutations in the multiple epidermal growth factor-like domains 10 (MEGF10) gene, which c...
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
congenital myasthenic syndrome 1A
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CHRNA1 gene.
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Diaphragmatic weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.