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weakness

[wēk′nəs]

a condition of being feeble, fragile, frail, or decrepit or lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor. Causes of weakness include muscle disuse and nerve injury. Partially denervated muscle shows some degree of weakness, whereas completely denervated muscle becomes flaccid. Concomitant with partial denervation is a patient's complaint of rapid fatigue and diminished capacity to perform activities of daily living. Deep tendon reflexes are diminished or absent, and electromyographic readings are abnormal.

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weakness

a weak bodily state as expressed by reluctance to and difficulty in rising, a shuffling, disinclination to move and then only slowly, eating slowly and a drooping posture. Can be the result of a general toxemia, of a mild form of paralysis, of anemia and other debilitating diseases.

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episodic weakness

one that waxes and wanes, varying from mild or inapparent to severe in the same animal. A characteristic of certain neuromuscular, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders such as myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, hypoglycemia, abnormalities in blood potassium levels, and cardiac arrhythmias and conduction blocks.

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Patient discussion about weakness.

Q. Can anyone help me. I have weak bones and the doctor advised me to take milk to boost my vitamin D. Can anyone help me. I have weak bones and the doctor advised me to take milk to boost my vitamin D. I hate milk and I hope Vitamin supplements are also available in the market. I can get natural Vitamin D from sunlight also. As I am averse to milk can I go for Vitamin D Supplement?

A. So if you don't wanna know about Realmilk, I'd recommend
Calcium/magnesium
Kelp (copper in the kelp will help to absorb the calcium also)
Cod liver oil (excellent natural source of vitamins A & D, double the dose)
Flax seed oil
Raw apple cider vinegar (puts the calcium where it's s'posed to go)

Q. I have weak pelvic muscles.. Ive not had any children or anything like that. And im only 20. Isnt it abit odd It dont help one little bit when you have bladder problems(and struggle to control the flow)

A. It is a bit uncommon but does happen. The pelvic floor is a muscle and can be strengthened by simple exercises called Kegel Exercises.
Here is a link to a website that shows how to do them:
http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/pregnancy/kegel.htm

Q. My wife ran a fever 3 days ago. Now has red rash head 2 toe. Her feet r Swelling and she is weak. Any sugg. Any suggestions? She is feeling weak and her feet appear to be swelling.

A. A woman with swelling feet is also suspecting kidney problem because she has only one kidney after her right kidney was removed 24 years ago. She is also diabetic and also taking regular medication for her high blood pressure. Any one of the medications might cause the symptoms. please advise. thanks