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weakness - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles. ...
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Causes of weakness (Source: MedLinePlus)
Measurable weakness may result from a variety of conditions including metabolic, neurologic, primary muscular diseases, and toxic disorders. METABOLIC Addison's disease ; Hyperparathyroidism; Low sodium or potassium; Thyrotoxicosis . NEUROLOGIC Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ; Bell's palsy; Cerebral palsy ; Guillain-Barre syndrome ; Multiple sclerosis; Pinched nerve (for example, caused by a slipped disk in the spine); Stroke. PRIMARY MUSCULAR DISEASES Becker muscular dystrophy; Dermatomyositis ; Muscular dystrophy (Duchenne); Myotonic dystrophy. TOXIC Botulism ; Organophosphate poisoning ( insecticides , nerve gas); Paralytic shellfish poisoning. OTHER Anemia; Myasthenia gravis ; Poliomyelitis . ...
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weakness - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Follow prescribed therapy for treating the underlying cause of the weakness. ...
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News on weakness
Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorder (ReutersHealth)
Weak hips may lead to runners' lower-leg injuries (ReutersHealth)
Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets (ReutersHealth)
Lower cancer risk seen with multiple sclerosis (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on weakness
  • Weakness and Fatigue - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Weakness and fatigue are terms that are often used as if they mean the same thing, but in fact they describe two different sensations.
  • Cervical Disc Herniation - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is cervical disc herniation ? The bones ( vertebrae ) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small , round , flat discs ...spinal cord or nerves and/or you are experiencing weakness and...
  • Tension Headaches - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Get information on the treatment of tension headaches...A injections do not seem to help with symptoms of tension headaches. 1 5 And BTX-A may cause weakness of the facial muscles and may affect...
  • Cervical Spinal Stenosis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is cervical spinal stenosis ? Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck . The spinal canal is ...wait for you to experience severe symptoms of pain, weakness , and...
  • Hemochromatosis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for hemochromatosis can : Safely and rapidly remove excess iron from the blood . Limit the ...of mild anemia ( weakness and fatigue). Getting rest and drinking plenty of fluids often help to...


  • Post-Polio Syndrome - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Post - polio syndrome (PPS) is an ongoing condition. Your treatment will focus on controlling symptoms and learning new ways to stay active despite having muscle weakness .
  • Post-Polio Syndrome - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Post - polio syndrome ( PPS ) is a condition that can develop several decades after you have had polio ...tend to show up very slowly. The main symptoms are new muscle weakness , fatigue, and pain in...
  • Facial Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial weakness or numbness.
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    While there is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ), treatment can help you maintain ...very well, but it can cause side effects, including nausea, vomiting, weakness , dizziness, and...
  • Change in Heartbeat - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm and rate that is just right for the work your body is ...pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, or weakness . Changes in your...



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