Asthenia
A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the body.
Also called: Lack of energy and strength, Weakness, Prostration.
Conditions associated with asthenia
The following conditions have been associated with asthenia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenal Insufficiency
A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, causing fatigue, low blood pressure, a...
Adult-onset Still disease
Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency
Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency is a medical condition that m...
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxyge...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2KK is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease 0, muscle
Glycogen storage disease 0, muscle is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Immunodeficiency 126
Immunodeficiency 126 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Iron Deficiency
A common cause of anemia in which the body lacks enough iron to make hemoglobin. It can result from blood loss...
Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome
Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Karayol-Borroto-Haghshenas neurodevelopmental syndrome
Karayol-Borroto-Haghshenas neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Lassa fever
Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Ménétrier disease
Ménétrier disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection
Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can compress nerves, causing back pain, numbness, and weakness i...
Tularemia
Tularemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
cardiomyopathy, dilated, 3C
cardiomyopathy, dilated, 3C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 54
combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency 54 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
congenital myopathy 26
congenital myopathy 26 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
granulomatosis with polyangiitis
A small-vessel necrotizing vasculitis characterized by the association of inflammation of the vessel wall and ...
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is c...
myopathy, myofibrillar, 13, with rimmed vacuoles
A rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in HSPB8 gene, characterized by length-dependent axo...
oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy 2
oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
spastic paraplegia 92, autosomal recessive
spastic paraplegia 92, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Tests providers may use to investigate asthenia
When investigating asthenia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Blood Type & Blood Disorders
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CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Cortisol Am & Pm Test
This blood test measures levels of the hormone cortisol in the morning and again in the afternoon to provide f...
Cortisol Levels Blood Test
The hormone cortisol (hydrocortisone) is made by the adrenal glands and plays a key role in metabolizing carbo...
Ferritin Testing Labs - Determine Low Or High Iron Levels
Ferritin blood tests are often ordered in to evaluate for iron deficiencies or surpluses. High levels of ferri...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside asthenia
Balance Problems
Difficulty with balance or coordination, which can be related to inner ear, neurological, or musculoskeletal c...
Cold Intolerance
Feeling unusually sensitive to cold temperatures, which can be a sign of a slow metabolism such as hypothyroid...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Hand Pain
Pain in the hands, which can be caused by arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse....
Leg Pain
Pain in the legs, which can be caused by muscle, bone, nerve, or circulation problems....
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if asthenia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom asthenia mean?
Asthenia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the body.
Which conditions are associated with asthenia?
Asthenia has been reported in association with 40 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acquired von Willebrand syndrome, Acromegaly, Addison disease, Adiposis dolorosa, Adrenal Insufficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about asthenia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.