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Is there a disease that causes muscle weakness and weight loss?
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Yes: Generalized muscle weakness is a sign of a significant illness (auto-immune or thyroid diseases are possibilities). Unintentional weight loss is another sign of a significant problem (cancer, thyroid problems, psychological issues, or auto-immune diseases are possibilities). A person with both symptoms should be at the doctor's office getting a full evaluation.
Answered 12/3/2018
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Yes: Systemic illness, toxicity, congenital illness to name a few can cause muscle weakness and weight loss.
Answered 10/15/2016
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