Frequently Asked Questions
See a doctor if the weakness is sudden, affects one side of the body, worsens over time, or comes with symptoms like numbness, difficulty speaking, or vision problems.
Doctors may conduct physical exams, blood tests, nerve conduction studies, or imaging (like mri) to find out if the cause is muscular, neurological, or metabolic.
Yes, deficiencies in vitamins like b12, d, and e can lead to muscle weakness by affecting nerve and muscle function.
No, fatigue is a temporary tiredness after exertion, while muscle weakness refers to reduced strength or difficulty performing normal movements, even without much effort.
Muscle weakness can result from fatigue, lack of physical activity, nerve damage, muscle injuries, infections, autoimmune conditions, or neurological disorders like stroke or multiple sclerosis.
Consult a doctor if tingling is persistent, worsens over time, is associated with weakness, pain, or occurs on one side of the body—especially if it's sudden.
Tingling is most common in the hands, fingers, feet, toes, arms, and legs, but can occasionally occur in the face or scalp depending on the underlying cause.
Yes, anxiety and panic attacks can lead to tingling in the hands, feet, face, or lips due to hyperventilation and muscle tension.
Yes, temporary tingling—like when your hand or foot "falls asleep"—is usually harmless and goes away after changing position. persistent or recurrent tingling needs medical evaluation.
Tingling can be caused by nerve compression (like sitting with crossed legs), diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), vitamin b12 deficiency, poor circulation, or neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or stroke.
See a doctor if numbness is frequent, long-lasting, affects only one side of the body, is accompanied by weakness, pain, difficulty speaking, or vision problems.
Numbness commonly affects the hands, feet, arms, or legs. it can be localized or spread over a larger area depending on the cause.
Yes, anxiety or panic attacks can cause tingling or numbness, especially in the hands, feet, or face, due to rapid breathing or muscle tension.
Not always. temporary numbness from sitting or sleeping in one position is usually harmless. however, persistent or unexplained numbness could indicate a serious underlying problem and should be evaluated.
Numbness can be caused by nerve compression (like in a pinched nerve or herniated disc), poor circulation, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis or stroke.
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