Weakness

"facial-muscle weakness, speech disorders and dysphagia are common in patients with classic infantile pompe disease treated with enzyme therapy.", by van Gelder CM, van Capelle CI, Ebbink BJ, Moor-van Nugteren I, van den Hout JM, Hakkesteegt MM, van Doorn PA, de Coo IF, Reuser AJ, de Gier HH, van der Ploeg AT. Fig1: Development of facial muscle weakness over time in four patients with classic infantile Pompe disease treated with ERT. Per patient, comparison of the first photograph which showed the first signs of facial-muscle weakness (a-d)...

Weakness is decreased toughness in several muscular tissues. Adrenal glands not generating enough hormonal agents; Parathyroid glands creating excessive parathyroid hormonal agent; Low sodium or potassium; Overactive thyroid; BRAIN/NERVOUS SYSTEM. Disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord; Weakness of the muscles of the face; Group of disorders entailing brain and nervous system functions; Nerve swelling causing muscular tissue weakness; Multiple sclerosis; Pinched nerve; Stroke; MUSCLE DISEASES. Inherited disorder that includes gradually worsening muscle weakness of the legs and hips; Muscle disease that includes swelling and a skin rash; Group of acquired disorders that cause muscle mass weakness and loss of muscle mass tissue; POISONING. Insufficient healthy red blood cells; Disorder of the muscle mass and nerves that control them; Polio; Cancer; Follow the treatment your health care provider advises to deal with the root cause of the weakness.

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