Syndrome of muscle weakness and myalgia in pediatric practice on clinical examples

The article presents data on the main causes of muscle weakness in children and discusses clinical features diseases that may be accompanied by weakness. Emphasis is placed possibilities differential diagnosis syndrome through use various methods examination. algorithm diagnostic search at muscular offered. possibility its application pediatric practice demonstrated examples. Despite certain common onset disease presented cases, a detailed examination makes it possible to distinguish between congenital acquired damage refer patient for appropriate treatment. It should noted fairly symptom child. More often not associated with muscles themselves. chronic differ significantly all ages. In child signs weakness, necessary conduct thorough examination, aimed primarily excluding serious diseases. research was carried out accordance principles Helsinki Declaration. informed consent obtained conducting studies. No conflict interests declared authors. Key words: children, diagnosis.