Proximal muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles.
What is Proximal muscle weakness?
Proximal 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 muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Proximal muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Proximal muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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 progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Bethlem myopathy 1A
Bethlem myopathy 1A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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.
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome 1
A rare condition characterized by the association of hypotonia, Moebius sequence (bilateral congenital facial palsy with...
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease is a medical condition that may be associated with...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis 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 Proximal muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.