Why Are My Hands Stiff And Weak In The Dawn?
Lack of strength; Muscle weakness
Home Care
Follow prescribed therapy for treating the underlying cause of the weakness.
Call your health care provider if
Call your doctor if you have:
- Prolonged, unexplained weakness
- Sudden weakness, particularly when it is in one area and not accompanied by other complaints, such as fever
- Sudden weakness following a viral illness
- Weakness in one area of the body
What to expect at your health care provider's office
The doctor will examine you and ask...
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