Proximal upper limb muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the arms.
What is Proximal upper limb muscle weakness?
Proximal upper 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 upper limb muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Proximal upper limb muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Proximal upper limb muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
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Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy
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Centronuclear myopathy 1
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
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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
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Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Proximal upper limb muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.