What about atrophy of the right leg muscle?

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist Doctor II Mai Anh Kha – Orthopedic Surgeon – General Surgeon – Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub.

Muscle atrophy is a phenomenon that occurs when the muscles wear out because of a deficiency in physical activity due to some health problems. However muscle atrophy can improve if you have an appropriate diet, exercise or physical therapy.

Muscle atrophy is a phenomenon of deterioration of muscle mass and strength. Maintaining good nutrition along with exercise can help them grow, increase mass and become stronger. In contrast, muscle atrophy can be the result of weakness and physical inactivity of the muscles.

Muscle atrophy can be manifested by observable and felt signs such as:

• Some parts of the body such as one arm or leg are smaller than the other
• Manifestations of weakness in one genus
• No physical activity for a long time(Reasons for muscle atrophy)

When the muscles are inactive, it can lead to wear and atrophy. But even if it begins to atrophy, it is still able to recover if exercising and improving nutrition. Below are the causes of muscle atrophy.

Severe malnutrition, lack of nutrients and proteins can contribute to muscle atrophy because nutrients and proteins are essential for the development and maintenance of normal muscle function of the muscles. The lack of nutrition can be due to serious diseases or the use of powerful drugs as some of the causes of chemotherapy.

If the nervous system has problems such as cerebral palsy, stroke or spinal cord disease, it can lead to weakness in the facial muscles, arms or legs. Besides, when not using muscles, lack of exercise can cause them to become thinner and can cause muscles to lose strength and cause adverse effects not only by neurological problems.

Prolonged health problems such as long-term illness from infection, cancer or illness need to stay in the intensive care room… will lead to a decrease in mobility and lack of nutrition and over time they will cause muscle atrophy.

Muscular sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, affects neurons that control muscle movement.

Difficulty swallowing and fatigue interfere with eating. Even with the best efforts in providing nutrition, people who have difficulty swallowing tend to lose weight.

If muscle atrophy is a consequence of another health problem then you may have to undergo testing to diagnose the condition. Therefore, before diagnosing a patient with muscle atrophy, doctors will often ask questions about the patient's medical history such as asking about recent injuries suffered by the patient, asking about the medications and supplements that the patient is taking and asking the patient to describe in detail the symptoms of the disease.

To be accurate and help eliminate certain diseases, your doctor may also request tests such as:

• Blood tests
• X-ray
• Mri
• Computer ctography (CT)
• Neurod tradition studies
• Muscle or neurological biosy
• Electrolynthynes (EMG)

The offer of treatment will depend on the diagnosis results and the severity of muscle atrophy. Common treatments for muscle atrophy include:

Often, underwater therapeutic exercises to help with easy movement are also used to improve muscle atrophy.

Physical therapy can teach you ways to exercise correctly, these exercise moves can help patients move their arms and legs if you have movement difficulties.

Ultrasonic therapy is a non-invasive procedure, which uses sound waves to support healing.

If the tendons, ligaments, skin or muscles are too tight and prevent movement, surgery can improve the condition. This is called the condition of deformity deformity. Surgery can correct heterotrophic if your muscle atrophy is caused by malnutrition or muscle atrophy caused by a torn tendon.

If malnutrition is the cause of muscle atrophy, your doctor may recommend dietary changes or nutrient supplements to change your condition.

Muscle atrophy is often caused by a lack of body movement due to not exercising or due to injury. Meiosis can often be treated through regular exercise and maintain proper nutrition in combination with the treatment of health conditions caused by the disease.

If you or your loved one has a neurological condition or health problems that cause a weakening of the body, there are still ways to prevent muscle atrophy before it occurs.

Most people who are recovering from a serious infection, cancer or stroke are not excited about being physically active. Similarly, if you are living with a chronic neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, you may not be in the mood to move. However, this lack of physical activity is known to contribute to atrophy, worsening your overall physical abilities.

Participating in physical therapy and rehabilitation when you have neurological problems is essential. Physical therapy ensures that you participate in activities that have been planned to help you recover and regain lost health.

One of the ways to start physical activity before you are ready to participate in active therapy includes passive movement. With this method, the treating doctor will move your arms and legs gently. This is usually done in a hospital or at a facility for stroke survivors who cannot move on their own.

Slowly restoring nutrition and physical activity can help prevent skin atrophy, allowing muscles to return to their original size and shape.

In addition to preventing muscle atrophy, these methods can help you in many other ways such as improving headaches caused by prolonged pressure on a part of the body. They can reduce the chances of developing blood clots that may develop in the arms or legs due to lack of movement, and they can minimize some nerve damage and muscle stiffness that usually occurs after long periods of inactivity.

Many people living with neurological diseases become depressed when observing their own thin body, but it is important to remember that muscle atrophy can completely improve. Although interventions need to be carried out and maintained for a long time such as starting with mild or moderate activities, such as walking a few steps with help or even bathing, it may seem tiring at first. But it's important that you keep your motivation.

Once you feel ready to function again, muscle atrophy combined with the weakness of the disease can be a challenging obstacle. You should build your expectations in a reasonable way and improve gradually to avoid discouragement. Rehabilitation is an important part of you so be sure to take advantage of the resources available to improve your health condition.

With more than 22 years of age, Dr. Mai Anh Kha has held the position of Head and Deputy Dean of Department of Obstetrics and Burns at Hue Central Health Hub and worked at other major medical units such as Da Nang Health Hub, Transport Health Hub 5. Currently, there is an Orthopedic Surgeon – General Surgeon – Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub.

To register for examination and treatment at Share99 International Health Hub, you can contact Share99 Health System nationwide, or register for an online examination HERE.

Article reference source: healthline.com, verywellhealth.com

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