Causes of Weakness/Medical Diagnosis Weakness, or a loss of muscle strength, is often caused by infections (flu, UTIs), electrolyte imbalances (low potassium/sodium), or chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and anemia. Other common factors include prolonged bed rest, muscle atrophy (sarcopenia) in older adults, medication side effects, malnutrition, and …

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