Weakness
Published Date: 6/17/2023 6:06:44 AM
- Weakness is a decrease in strength in one or more muscles. In the strictest sense, the medical definition of weakness refers to loss of muscle strength.
- it is feeling overtired, with low energy and a strong desire to sleep that interferes with normal daily activities.
- Congenital Myopathies
- Electrolyte Imbalances
- Malignant Tumors
- Malnutrition
- Muscle Disease Medications
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Nerve Impingement
- Poisoning (Organophosphates)
- Poliomyelitis
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Trauma
Treatment:
- A regular sleep schedule, a healthy diet, and frequent exercise may help reduce fatigue. Consuming less caffeine during the day and avoiding caffeine at night may also help.
- See a doctor immediately if you feel severe pain along with fatigue, Have chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or shortness of breath, Experience abnormal bleeding, Feel faint, think about suicide.
Make an appointment to see a doctor:
- If you have fatigue that lasts two weeks or longer, Struggle to work or complete daily tasks, Feel sad or slowed down.