Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles.
What is Muscle weakness?
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 Muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
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Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
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Acute intermittent porphyria
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Acute promyelocytic leukemia
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Acute radiation syndrome
Acute radiation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
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Adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
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African trypanosomiasis
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Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.