Progressive muscle weakness
Information about Progressive muscle weakness.
Also called: Muscle weakness, progressive, Progressive muscular weakness.
Conditions associated with progressive muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with progressive muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Desminopathy
Desminopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that m...
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that may be assoc...
Laing distal myopathy
Laing distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Xia-Gibbs syndrome
Xia-Gibbs syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 1
Any coenzyme Q10 deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the COQ2 gene....
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type)
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type) is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
muscular dystrophy, congenital, with or without seizures
muscular dystrophy, congenital, with or without seizures is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant 1
Any autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in...
progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant 3
Any progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions in which the cause of the disease is...
progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant 4
Any progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions in which the cause of the disease is...
triosephosphate isomerase deficiency
Triosephosphate isomerase (TPI) deficiency is a severe autosomal recessive inherited multisystem disorder of g...
Tests providers may use to investigate progressive muscle weakness
When investigating progressive 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 progressive 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....
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 progressive 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 progressive muscle weakness mean?
Progressive muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Information about Progressive muscle weakness.
Which conditions are associated with progressive muscle weakness?
Progressive muscle weakness has been reported in association with 15 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy, Desminopathy, Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency, Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about progressive 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.