10 Symptoms of Osteomyelitis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Weakness
Weakness or asthenia is a common and non-specific symptom that can be seen in various conditions. Weakness can be divided into true and perceived weakness. True weakness occurs when there is an issue with the skeletal muscles as seen in muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and inflammatory myopathy.
Perceived weakness occurs when the affected individual feels that extra effort is needed to exert a specific amount of force despite normal muscle strength. A good example of perceived weakness is chronic fatigue syndrome. Weakness in infection is the feeling of tiredness and fatigue.
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