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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Progressive proximal muscle weakness
  1. Myotonic dystrophy 
    ... begins in adulthood.Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People with this disorder often have prolonged muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/myotonic-dystrophy - Genetics
  2. Multiminicore disease 
    ... during childhood and steadily worsens over time.The progressive form with hand involvement causes muscle weakness and looseness of the joints (joint laxity) in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/multiminicore-disease - Genetics
  3. Spinal muscular atrophy 
    ... are close to the center of the body (proximal) compared to muscles away from the body's center (distal). The muscle weakness usually worsens with age. There are many types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/spinal-muscular-atrophy - Genetics
  4. Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy 
    ... the muscles near the center of the body (proximal muscles), particularly muscles in the shoulders, upper legs, and hips (limb-girdle muscles). The weakness slowly gets worse, and people may need the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../oculopharyngeal-muscular-dystrophy - Genetics