Hand muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the hand.
Also called: Hand muscle weakness.
Conditions associated with hand muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with hand muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
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 ...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease X-linked dominant 1
Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy that is inherited in an X-linked manner, and is associated with mutation(s) in ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
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...
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 21
Any amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MATR3 gene....
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, myofibrillar, 13, with rimmed vacuoles
A rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in HSPB8 gene, characterized by length-dependent axo...
polyglucosan body myopathy type 2
Any polyglucosan body myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the GYG1 gene....
Tests providers may use to investigate hand muscle weakness
When investigating hand 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 hand muscle weakness
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
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 hand 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 hand muscle weakness mean?
Hand muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Reduced strength of the musculature of the hand.
Which conditions are associated with hand muscle weakness?
Hand muscle weakness has been reported in association with 16 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z, Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness, Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease X-linked dominant 1. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hand 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.