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Generalized weakness is a clinical finding in which a person has decreased strength throughout their body, in contrast to focal weakness which occurs in a specific area. This can be due to illness, nervous system conditions, or malnutrition.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

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Is a Side Effect of

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