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Back weakness: A decrease in the usual strength of the movements of the back. See detailed information below for a list of 26 causes of Back weakness, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Back weakness.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
The list of organs typically affected by Back weakness may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Back weakness mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Back weakness. Of the 26 causes of Back weakness that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Back weakness' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Back weakness based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Back weakness, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Back weakness:
Back symptoms (1093 causes), Weakness (3752 causes), Sick (5751 causes), Muscle symptoms (7251 causes), Musculoskeletal symptoms (6264 causes), Movement symptoms (6001 causes), Pain (6458 causes), Sensations (6520 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Sensory symptoms (7134 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes)
Symptoms related to Back weakness:
Muscle weakness (4300 causes), General weakness, Back pain (479 causes), Back ache (66 causes), Back symptoms (1093 causes), Burning sensations (446 causes), Tingling symptoms (951 causes), Sciatica (30 causes), Slip disc, Arthritis (224 causes), Abnormal curvature of back, Scoliosis (480 causes), Lordosis (97 causes)
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