title: Differential diagnosis of weakness--a common geriatric symptom.
abstract: Weakness can result from diuretics causing azotemia and hypokalemia, whereas psychotropic drugs are often implicated as a cause of impaired emotional and physical drive. Peripheral neuropathy may lead to weakness of limbs. In the elderly, common causes include diabetes mellitus and alcoholism.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003975:Diazepam / Q000009:adverse effects; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000150:complications; D005221:Fatigue / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D003975:Diazepam