Muscle Weakness

Muscle weakness is a lack of muscle strength that makes it difficult to move normally. True muscle weakness (as opposed to fatigue) means the muscles cannot exert normal force even with full effort. I

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Muscle weakness is a lack of muscle strength that makes it difficult to move normally. True muscle weakness (as opposed to fatigue) means the muscles cannot exert normal force even with full effort. It may indicate neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, electrolyte imbalances, or muscular diseases.

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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