Diagnosing Muscle Weakness
Make an appointment with your healthcare physician if you feel muscle weakness for which there is no typical reason.
Using our Healthline FindCare tool, you can schedule an appointment with a primary care physician in your neighborhood.
You will be questioned about your muscle weakness, including its duration and the muscles that are impacted. Inquiries concerning additional symptoms and your family’s medical history will also be made by your doctor.
Your medical professional might also examine:
- reflex
- muscle tone
- senses
They may request one or more tests if necessary, including:
- MRI or CT scans to look at your body’s internal structures
- testing your nerves to determine how effectively they are functioning
- Using electromyography (EMG) to measure your muscles’ nerve activity
- blood tests to examine the presence of any infections or other disorders