Muscle Weakness Overview

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Causes
  • Considerations
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Home Care
  • References
Reviewed By Robert Hurd, MD

Definition

Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.


Causes

Measurable weakness may result from a variety of conditions including metabolic, neurologic, primary muscular diseases, and toxic disorders.

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Encyclopedia: Muscle Weakness

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Muscle weakness is a direct term for the inability to exert force with one's muscles to the degree that would be expected given the individual's general physical fitness. A test of strength is often used during a diagnosis of a muscular disorder before the etiology can be identified. Such etiology depends on the type of muscle weakness, which can be true or perceived as well as variable topically. True weakness...

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