Tongue muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the tongue musculature, resulting in difficulties moving the tongue and possible accompanied by dysarthria or dysphagia.
What is Tongue muscle weakness?
Tongue 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 Tongue muscle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Tongue muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Tongue muscle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Bilateral polymicrogyria
Bilateral polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency
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Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency, infantile onset
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Kufor-Rakeb syndrome
Kufor-Rakeb syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Tongue muscle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.