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Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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- Differential ... : CHF, valves, COPD ... • Neuro: UMN (stroke ... Polyneuropathy, ALS), NMJ ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Impairment: • Acute stroke ... of the spinal cord ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... findings: - Weakness ... dysfunction - Flaccid ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
form part of the differential ... muscle atrophy, weakness ... of the foot is stroked ... hyporeflexia, flaccid ... NeuromuscularJunctions #NMJ
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
rapid onset of weakness ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Weakness: - Weakness ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... - Dark urine