Problem
Muscular weakness
Other Names:
Poor muscle toneMuscle weakness
Low muscle tone
Nature:
Muscle weakness is a lack of muscle strength. Its causes are many and can be divided into conditions that have either true or perceived muscle weakness. True muscle weakness is a primary symptom of a variety of skeletal muscle diseases, including muscular dystrophy and inflammatory myopathy. It occurs in neuromuscular junction disorders, such as myasthenia gravis. Muscle weakness can also be caused by low levels of potassium and other electrolytes within muscle cells. It can be temporary or long-lasting (from seconds or minutes to months or years). The term myasthenia is from my- from Greek μυο meaning "muscle" + -asthenia ἀσθένεια meaning "weakness".
Incidence:
People that are bedridden lose over 80% of their muscle strength during a four to five month period.
Broader Problems:
Symptoms of musculoskeletal system diseasesPhysical feebleness Related Problems:
AtaxiaWeak heartUnhealthy appearance Aggravates:
Developmental articulation disorder Subject(s):
Medicine → Muscular systemSociety → Disadvantaged
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
15.09.2021 – 16:12 CEST