Quadriceps muscle weakness
Weakness of the quadriceps muscle (that is, of the muscle fasciculus of quadriceps femoris).
What is Quadriceps muscle weakness?
Quadriceps 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 Quadriceps muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Quadriceps muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Quadriceps muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
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 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
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...
Bethlem muscular dystrophy
Bethlem muscular dystrophy 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.
Miyoshi myopathy
Miyoshi myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Pure mitochondrial myopathy
Pure mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H
Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H (LGMD2H) is a mild subtype of autosomal recessive limb girdle...
myofibrillar myopathy 2
Any autosomal dominant distal myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CRYAB gene.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Quadriceps muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.