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  2. Muscle weakness - Wikipedia

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    Muscle weakness can also be classified as either "proximal" or "distal" based on the location of the muscles that it affects. Proximal muscle weakness affects muscles closest to the body's midline, while distal muscle weakness affects muscles further out on the limbs. Proximal muscle weakness can be seen in Cushing's syndrome [18] and ...

  3. Polyneuropathy - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis of polyneuropathy begins with a history (anamnesis) and physical examination to ascertain the pattern of the disease process (such as arms, legs, distal, proximal), if they fluctuate, and what deficits and pain are involved. If pain is a factor, determining where and how long it has been present is important; one also needs to ...

  4. Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome, CECS, may involve pain, tightness, cramps, weakness, and diminished sensation. [20] This pain can occur for months, and in some cases over a period of years, and may be relieved by rest. [21] Moderate weakness in the affected region can also be observed.

  5. Why Is There Pain in My Left Arm, and Does It Signal ... - AOL

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    Left arm pain can happen after an injury or pinched nerve. But in some cases, it could be an early indicator of a heart problem. Here’s what you need to know.

  6. Anatomical terms of location - Wikipedia

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    Thus the upper arm in humans is proximal and the hand is distal. "Proximal and distal" are frequently used when describing appendages, such as fins, tentacles, and limbs. Although the direction indicated by "proximal" and "distal" is always respectively towards or away from the point of attachment, a given structure can be either proximal or ...

  7. Referred pain - Wikipedia

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    Referred pain, also called reflective pain, [1] is pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus.An example is the case of angina pectoris brought on by a myocardial infarction (heart attack), where pain is often felt in the left side of neck, left shoulder, and back rather than in the thorax (chest), the site of the injury.

  8. What Chest Pain on Your Left Side Could Mean - AOL

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    Pain, cough, and fever ensue—and so does a sharp or stabbing chest pain that’s worse with deep breathing or coughing, particularly if the left lung is infected. A pulmonary embolism is a blood ...

  9. Limb–girdle muscular dystrophy - Wikipedia

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    By definition, all limb girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD) cause progressive proximal weakness, [3] meaning weakness of the muscles on or close to the torso that worsens over time. Explicitly, LGMD preferentially affects muscles of the hip girdle, thigh, shoulder girdle, and/or upper arm. [8] [6] The muscle weakness is generally symmetric. [11]