Proximal myopathy refers to weakness due to the dysfunctioning of muscle fibers at the proximal part of the body, like muscles of the shoulders, hips, thighs, and upper arms. The causes include thyroid disease, certain drugs, alcohol, hereditary factors, infections, and cancers in some cases.
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