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Muscle weakness is a symptom in which a person has less strength in his muscles than previously. Muscle weakness can be in certain parts of the body, or a person can be weak all over. The weakness can come and go, or can be present all the time.

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Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

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