Neck muscle weakness
Decreased strength of the neck musculature.
Also called: Floppy neck, Neck muscle weakness, Flaccid neck.
Conditions associated with neck muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with neck muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy
Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
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...
Bethlem muscular dystrophy
Bethlem muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bethlem myopathy 1A
Bethlem myopathy 1A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A3 gene....
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 2
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A2 gene....
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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...
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Infantile Krabbe disease
Infantile Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Laing distal myopathy
Laing distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Myopathy, distal, 1
Myopathy, distal, 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Presynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromes
Presynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromes is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
congenital muscular dystrophy due to LMNA mutation
Congenital muscular dystrophy due to LMNA mutation is a rare congenital muscular dystrophy characterized by pr...
congenital myasthenic syndrome 20
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC5A7 gene....
congenital myasthenic syndrome 5
Congenital myasthenic syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the COLQ gene, encoding acetylcholinesterase collageni...
congenital myasthenic syndrome 9
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MUSK gene....
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
congenital myopathy 23
Any nemaline myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the TPM2 gene....
myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 1B, fast-channel
A congenital myasthenic syndrome characterized by defects in postsynaptic neuromuscular junctions with early-o...
myofibrillar myopathy 1
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease characterized by abnormal chimeric aggregates of desmin and other cytos...
myofibrillar myopathy 2
Any autosomal dominant distal myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CRYAB gene....
nemaline myopathy 7
Any nemaline myopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CFL2 gene....
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 3
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate neck muscle weakness
When investigating neck 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 neck 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....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
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 neck 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 neck muscle weakness mean?
Neck muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Decreased strength of the neck musculature.
Which conditions are associated with neck muscle weakness?
Neck muscle weakness has been reported in association with 28 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Alpha-B crystallin-related late-onset myopathy, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z, Bethlem muscular dystrophy, Bethlem myopathy 1A, Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about neck 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.