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Muscle weakness in legs Report

Muscle weakness, also known as muscle fatigue, (or "lack of strength") refers to the inability to exert force with one's skeletal muscles. Weakness often follows muscle atrophy and a decrease in activity, such as after a long bout of bedrest as a result of an illness.


What we've learned from patients who report Muscle weakness in legs

Symptom severities

Severe
3
Moderate
18
Mild
4
None
1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Muscle weakness in legs

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Muscle weakness in legs
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Physical Therapy (PT) 2   Physical Therapy (PT): 8%
Wheelchair (powered) 1   Wheelchair (powered): 4%
Prevacid 1   Prevacid: 4%
Walker 1   Walker: 4%
Wheelchair (manual) 1   Wheelchair (manual): 4%

Report created on February 11, 2012.