Weakness
**Weakness: A Comprehensive Overview**
Weakness, a common symptom in medicine, encompasses a diminished physical strength or endurance. It can manifest as generalized fatigue, exhaustion, or localized deficits in muscular power.
**Causes of Weakness:**
* Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis)
* Myopathies (e.g., muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis)
* Endocrine disorders (e.g., thyroid disease)
* Infections (e.g., influenza, sepsis)
* Anemia
* Malnutrition
**Evaluation:**
Diagnosis of weakness involves a thorough medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests such as:
* Neurological examination
* Blood tests
* Imaging studies (e.g., MRI, CT)
* Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
**Treatment:**
Tailored to the underlying cause:
* Neurological disorders: Medications, therapy, surgery
* Myopathies: Disease-specific treatments
* Endocrine disorders: Hormone therapy
* Infections: Antibiotics, antiviral medications
* Anemia: Iron supplements
* Malnutrition: Nutritional support
**Keywords and Expressions:**
* Weakness
* Fatigue
* Muscular dystrophy
* Thyroid disease
* Neurological disorders
* Myopathy
* Laboratory tests
* Clinical examination
* Electromyography
* Treatment options
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