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Weakness Health Article
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Definition
Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
Alternative Names
Lack of strength; Muscle weakness
Considerations
Weakness may be generalized (total body weakness) or localized to only one area, side of the body, limb, or muscle. Weakness is more notable when it is localized. Localized weakness may follow a stroke, flare up of multiple sclerosis, or injury to a nerve. Weakness may be subjective or objective.
A subjective feeling of weakness may be associated with infectious diseases such as mono and the flu.
Common Causes
Measurable weakness may result from a variety of conditions including metabolic, neurologic, primary muscular diseases, and toxic disorders. METABOLIC
NEUROLOGIC
PRIMARY MUSCULAR DISEASES
TOXIC
OTHER
Home Care
Follow prescribed therapy for treating the underlying cause of the weakness.
Call your health care provider if
Call your doctor if you have:
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