What does the cryptic crossword clue "In haste, struggling with a muscular problem (8)" mean?

The definition is "muscular problem". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INHASTE ("In haste,") + A (abbreviation of "a") [anagram: "struggling"] = ASTHENIA; definition: "muscular problem" The answer is ASTHENIA.

In haste, struggling with a muscular problem (8)

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