Generalized muscle weakness
Generalized weakness or decreased strength of the muscles, affecting both distal and proximal musculature.
What is Generalized muscle weakness?
Generalized 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 Generalized muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Generalized muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Generalized muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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...
Bartter disease type 1
Bartter disease type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bartter disease type 2
Any Bartter syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNJ1 gene.
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.
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome (GS), also referred to as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia, is characterized by hypokalemic metabol...
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...
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency, infantile onset
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency, infantile onset is a medical condition that may be associated w...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Generalized muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.