Weakness

Weakness is a lack of physical or muscle strength and the feeling that extra effort is required to move the arms, legs, or other muscles. If muscle weakness is the result of pain, the person may be able to make muscles work, but it will hurt.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: January 7, 2013
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
David Messenger, MD

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