Distal muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the distal extremities.
What is Distal muscle weakness?
Distal 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 Distal muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Distal muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Distal muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute intermittent porphyria
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Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Bethlem muscular dystrophy
Bethlem muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bethlem myopathy 1A
Bethlem myopathy 1A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome 1
A rare condition characterized by the association of hypotonia, Moebius sequence (bilateral congenital facial palsy with...
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease X-linked dominant 1
Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy that is inherited in an X-linked manner, and is associated with mutation(s) in the GJB1 g...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
A rare subtype of CMT1 characterized by a variable clinical presentation. Onset within the first two years of life with ...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Distal muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.