Distal upper limb muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the distal musculature of the arms.
Conditions associated with distal upper limb muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with distal upper limb muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy
Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C) is a form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
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...
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy 2, autosomal dominant
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by mutations in the LM...
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy
FLNC-related handgrip and calf weakness-distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
GMPPB-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R19
GMPPB-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R19 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital myopathy 25
congenital myopathy 25 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital myopathy 26
congenital myopathy 26 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 29
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 29 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
myopathy, distal, 7, adult-onset, X-linked
myopathy, distal, 7, adult-onset, X-linked is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 11, with spasticity
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 11, with spasticity is a medical condition that may...
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 7
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 7 is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 5
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 5 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate distal upper limb muscle weakness
When investigating distal upper limb muscle weakness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside distal upper limb muscle weakness
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if distal upper limb muscle weakness 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 distal upper limb muscle weakness mean?
Distal upper limb muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Reduced strength of the distal musculature of the arms.
Which conditions are associated with distal upper limb muscle weakness?
Distal upper limb muscle weakness has been reported in association with 25 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adenylosuccinate synthetase-like 1-related distal myopathy, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z, Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about distal upper limb muscle weakness?
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.