Hand muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the hand.
What is Hand muscle weakness?
Hand 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 Hand muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hand muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Hand muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
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...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
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 ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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...
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hand muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.