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Results 1 - 10 of 366 for Muscle weakness
  1. Weakness 
    ... nervous system functions ( cerebral palsy ) Nerve inflammation causing muscle weakness ( Guillain-Barré syndrome ) Multiple sclerosis Pinched nerve (for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003174.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints 
    ... the vertebrae can cause pain and reduce mobility. Muscle weakness contributes to fatigue, weakness, and reduced activity tolerance. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. General paresis 
    General paresis is a problem with mental function due to damage to the brain from untreated syphilis. ... General paresis is one form of neurosyphilis . It usually occurs in people who have had untreated syphilis for many ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000748.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis 
    ... is a disorder that causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness and sometimes a lower than normal level of ... Symptoms include attacks of muscle weakness or loss of muscle ... is normal muscle strength between attacks. Attacks usually begin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Electromyography 
    ... sensation. It can help tell the difference between muscle weakness caused by the injury of a nerve attached ... controls shoulder movement and sensation) Becker muscular dystrophy (muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis) Brachial plexopathy (problem ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003929.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis 
    ... TPP) is a condition with episodes of severe muscle weakness . It occurs in people who have high levels ... Symptoms involve attacks of muscle weakness or paralysis . Between ... of hyperthyroidism have developed. Hyperthyroid symptoms may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000319.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis 
    ... is a disorder that causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness and sometimes a higher than normal level of ... Symptoms include attacks of muscle weakness or loss of muscle ... is normal muscle strength between attacks. Attacks usually begin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000316.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Guillain-Barre syndrome 
    ... system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes muscle weakness or paralysis and other symptoms. ... parts of nerves. This nerve damage causes tingling, muscle weakness, loss of balance, and paralysis. GBS most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000684.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Dermatomyositis 
    ... is a similar inflammatory condition that also involves muscle weakness, swelling, tenderness, and tissue damage but no skin ... Symptoms may include: Muscle weakness , stiffness, or soreness ... eyelids Purple-red skin rash Shortness of breath Difficulty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000839.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 
    Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a condition that causes muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue that gets worse ... most often mild and very slowly become worse. Muscle weakness of the face is common, and may include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000707.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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