Muscle Weakness
Many conditions are possible causes of muscle weakness. These causes
include exhaustion, tiredness, debility and a general run down
condition. However, to positively identify muscle weakness, the
above conditions must be accompanied with an additional symptom which
includes nervous system problems, knock knees, swelling of a muscle,
reduced urine, pain in the joints, and many others.
To properly treat a muscle weakness, the doctor must make a
diagnosis by a thorough examination of the patient, by reviewing the
patient’s medical history, and by discussion with the patient
concerning the problem. During the examination, the doctor should
conduct tests of the muscles to determine the weakness of the muscle,
such as resistance by pushing and pulling exercise. In addition, the
doctor should have the patient perform certain maneuvers that will
disclose any inherited problems or underlying serious diseases. These
might include brain damage, a stroke, muscular dystrophy, diabetes,
arthritis, spinal cord damage, psychological problems, and muscle
atrophy from a sedentary lifestyle, to name a few.
When a definite diagnosis is made the doctor can recommend the
treatment, beginning with treatment of the underlying conditions, if
any. Regardless of the disease or condition, and regardless of
the treatment, a healthy lifestyle of exercise and nutrition will help
to prevent or cure the problem.
