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Medical Conditions - Muscle Atrophy

The loss or wasting of muscle tissue is called muscle atrophy. A lack of mobility, usually due to an injury or disease, is the cause. The other common causes of muscle atrophy are aging, excessive drinking, burns, malnutrition, stroke, and spinal cord injuries.

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What could be done for atrophy of the upper extremities?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have a few questions so that I can help you. 1. With extension, do you mean with the fingers and elbows? 2.

What are the ways to manage muscular dystrophy symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the muscular dystrophies are genetic diseases, like myotonic dystrophies, Duchan- baker dystrophy.

How can a protein diet help with muscle loss at age 39?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Does diet affect total or t protein levels in the body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Protein is digested in the human body, but is sometimes excreted when not digested properly or in excess quantity.

What is the reason for loss of muscle mass?

Hello, Thanks for reaching out to iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry, I am here to take care of you.

Doea diabetes make people lose body fat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Patients with diabetes mellitus can develop contractures of digits and limbs as a result of soft tissue thickening in these areas.

What are the reasons for weight and muscle loss in a 60-year-old with no history or signs of cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computed tomography) scans show no masses, it seems unlikely to be pancreatic or ovarian cancer.

Can body twitching and pain between my fingers be due to atrophy or ALS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know further details about your symptoms: 1. Since when you started to have body twitching? 2. These twitchings occur in which part of the body? 3.

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Had meniscal tear a year ago and now feeling weak on walking and doing exercise. Should I be worried?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, there is a loss of bulk and muscle atrophy due to reflex inhibition in patients with injuries of the knee. Exercises and rehab usually prevent it.

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