How to Treat Weakness

Several people suffer from weakness because of a variety of reasons. However, no matter what the reasons are, weakness can be debilitating and a burden that one wants to overcome.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamins

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Instructions

How to Treat Weakness

• 1

  Take your vitamins. Such weakness in the body can be caused by deficiencies in the body such as a lack of calcium, potassium or protein. Take vitamins everyday to help build these minerals in your body and treat weakness.

• 2

  Eat a proper meal. Weakness can result from a lack of nutrients in the body. Eating healthy, substantial meals will help the body to strengthen itself and to treat overall weakness.

• 3

  Get some exercise. Simple movements over time are a sure and steady way to treat weakness. The exercise doesn’t have to be intense. But anytime you have a chance to move around or lift something, you should take it to strengthen your muscles.

• 4

  Get some medicine. Some medications can help alleviate weakness such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and corticosteroids. Find out which medication is right for you and take the medicine to treat your weakness.

• 5

  Use physical therapy. Some weakness can be treated through physical therapy. Using physical therapy will help to strengthen the muscles and make you stronger over time, treating your current weakness and preventing future problems.

• 6

  Visit a doctor. If you don’t know the cause of your weakness, visit your physician for help diagnosing the problem and coming up with ways to treat your weakness.