Medicues Symptoms

Weakness

• Weakness is the symptom of the loss of strength of a muscle or muscles.

• Weakness and muscle strength may be difficult to quantify.

• Muscle weakness must be distinguished from generalized fatigue, lethargy or malaise which all tend to describe the sense of tiredness.

• Weakness that is isolated to specific location can result from:
· stroke
· muscle damage
· injury to a nerve
· Multiple sclerosis
· Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

• Diffuse weakness of muscles may result from illnesses such as:
· thyroid disease
·adrenal insufficiency

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

Medicues Symptoms
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