Muscle weakness - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

Muscle weakness is a decrease in strength in one or more muscles. In addition, it is important to distinguish between muscle weakness and general weakness and fatigue. Muscular weakness can be seen in a certain area of ​​the body, in the limbs, etc. Muscle weakness can be objective( when a special examination confirms a decrease in muscle strength) and subjective( when weakness is felt, but according to the survey, muscle strength is preserved).

Possible causes of muscular weakness

Causes of muscle weakness are very diverse. It can be associated with neurological, endocrinological, toxic, rheumatic and other musculoskeletal disorders.

Neurological diseases:
stroke;
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
Guillain-Barre syndrome;
multiple sclerosis;
Bell's paralysis;
cerebral palsy;
nerve damage.
Endocrine diseases:
Addison's disease;
hyperparathyroidism;
low potassium or calcium levels;
thyrotoxicosis.
Muscle Diseases:
dermatomyositis or polymyositis;
muscular dystrophy;

mitochondrial myopathy.
Intoxications:
botulism;
poisoning organophosphorus compounds( in the home - insecticide).
Other causes:
anemia;
myasthenia gravis;
poliomyelitis.

What should I do if there is muscle weakness?

If an unexplained muscle weakness develops suddenly, recurs or persists for a long time, consult a doctor.

Severe general muscle weakness is an early symptom of hyperparathyroidism. Along with the weakness of the muscles of the arms and legs, fatigue and lethargy are observed in patients, they are difficult to stand, sit, walk up the stairs, they stumble when walking. The walk begins to resemble a duck( pumping from side to side).Due to the defeat of the foot muscles, flat feet develop, which is accompanied by soreness in the feet.

If you notice such manifestations from the musculoskeletal system, then do not hesitate to contact the doctor and complete the necessary range of examinations.

How dangerous are the folk remedies for muscle weakness

Prolonged independent use of various herbal and homeopathic remedies, prolonged stay at home and attempts to cope with the problem without the help of specialists lead to the transition of the disease to a chronic stage, which is more difficult to treat.

. What kind of doctors can be needed for the development of muscleweaknesses?

• Neurologist
• Rheumatologist
• Endocrinologist
• Toxicologist
• Pediatrician