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  1. Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    A breakdown in the communication between nerves and muscles causes weakness and fatigue of muscles under your voluntary control.

  2. TUESDAY Q & A: Discussing concerns with physician about muscle weakness

    Another possibility to consider is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which can cause weakness, abnormal reflexes and muscle twitches. Peripheral nerve damage ...

  3. Diaphragm Muscle Weakness - Cell and Regenerative Physiology Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Research

    Dr. Sieck's Cell and Regenerative Physiology Lab at Mayo Clinic studies basic mechanisms underlying muscle fiber atrophy and weakness in a variety of ...

  4. Muscular dystrophy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes (mutations) ...

  5. Muscle Weakness Clinical Trials - Mayo Clinic Research

    Muscle weakness. Displaying 3 studies. A Study to Evaluate Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise Benefits in Insulin Resistant People Rochester, MN. The aim of the ...

  6. Fatigue - Mayo Clinic

    Fatigue is a common symptom. Almost everyone feels it during short-term illness. Fortunately, fatigue usually goes away when the illness is over.

  7. Bell's palsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of the face — occurring within hours to days. Facial droop and trouble making facial expressions, such as closing ...

  8. Guillain-Barre syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This rare autoimmune condition affects the nerves, causing weakness and tingling in the arms and legs that quickly spreads throughout the body.

  9. Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It also can affect other areas and body functions including ...

  10. Dermatomyositis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.