Proximal upper limb muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the arms.
Also called: Proximal muscle weakness in upper limbs.
Conditions associated with proximal upper limb muscle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with proximal upper limb muscle weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12
Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12 is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
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 dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Centronuclear myopathy 1
Centronuclear myopathy 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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 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 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 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...
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....
Hereditary coproporphyria
Hereditary coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Late-onset distal myopathy, Markesbery-Griggs type
Late-onset distal myopathy, Markesbery-Griggs type is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy
Oculopharyngodistal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Variegate porphyria
Variegate porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital myasthenic syndrome 9
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MUSK gene....
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....
frontotemporal dementia and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6
Any amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the VCP gene....
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28
muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 28 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
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...
myopathy, myofibrillar, 13, with rimmed vacuoles
A rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in HSPB8 gene, characterized by length-dependent axo...
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 proximal upper limb muscle weakness
When investigating proximal 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 proximal upper limb 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 proximal 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 proximal upper limb muscle weakness mean?
Proximal upper limb muscle weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the arms.
Which conditions are associated with proximal upper limb muscle weakness?
Proximal upper limb muscle weakness has been reported in association with 29 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute intermittent porphyria, Anoctamin-5-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R12, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z, Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about proximal 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.