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Results 1 - 10 of 41 for Muscle weakness
  1. Hernia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hernia.html - Health Topics
  2. Myasthenia Gravis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and neck Different people have different levels of muscle weakness. And the weakness can vary from day to ... might be worse. Physical activity often makes the muscle weakness worse. Some people with myasthenia gravis can get ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/myastheniagravis.html - Health Topics
  3. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... age. The symptoms include mild to moderate leg muscle weakness, tremors, and mild breathing problems. The symptoms slowly ... therapies may also improve blood flow and slow muscle weakness and atrophy. Some people may also need therapy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spinalmuscularatrophy.html - Health Topics
  4. Myositis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... specific kinds are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Polymyositis causes muscle weakness, usually in the muscles closest to the trunk of your body. Dermatomyositis causes muscle weakness, plus a skin rash. Other symptoms of myositis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/myositis.html - Health Topics
  5. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, such as sprains ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Muscular Dystrophy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... 30 genetic diseases. They cause weakness of the muscles. Over time, the weakness gets worse and can cause trouble walking and doing daily activities. Some types of MD can also affect other organs. What ... it affects the muscles of the face, shoulders, and upper arms. Each ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/musculardystrophy.html - Health Topics
  7. Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... mild to serious. The symptoms of PPS include: Muscle weakness Muscle atrophy (wasting away of muscles) Loss of muscle ... occupational therapy to help with arm or leg weakness. The earlier therapy is ... if the breathing muscles are weak or paralyzed. There is no cure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/polioandpostpoliosyndrome.html - Health Topics
  8. Muscle Cramps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or a feeling of warmth Are accompanied by muscle weakness What are the treatments for muscle cramps? You usually don't need treatment for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/musclecramps.html - Health Topics
  9. Sleep Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... asleep or dozing You have episodes of sudden muscle weakness when you are angry or fearful, or when you laugh You feel as though you cannot move when you first wake ... the heart and other muscles Other types of sleep studies may check how ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Falls (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Alcohol, which can affect your balance and reflexes Muscle weakness, especially in your legs, which can make it harder for you to get up from a chair or keep your balance when walking on an uneven ... your muscles, improving your balance, and keeping your bones strong. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/falls.html - Health Topics
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