Proximal lower limb muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the legs.
What is Proximal lower limb muscle weakness?
Proximal lower 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 Proximal lower limb muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Proximal lower limb muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Proximal lower limb muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute intermittent porphyria
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Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
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Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12
Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
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 dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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 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 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 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.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Proximal lower limb muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.