Distal upper limb muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the distal musculature of the arms.
What is Distal upper limb muscle weakness?
Distal upper limb 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 upper limb muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Distal upper limb muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Distal upper limb muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
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...
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness is a medical condition that may be associated with vario...
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...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy 2, autosomal dominant
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by mutations in the LMNA gene.
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Distal upper limb muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.