An astronaut who busies himself on mission matters in space and an unemployed couch-potato may have at least one thing in common: both can suffer from muscle wasting. Muscle wasting, also called atrophy, is defined as the loss of muscle mass. The...
There are many causes for the deterioration of muscles. Muscle wasting, or atrophy, occurs in two basic forms: disuse atrophy in which the muscles waste away due to lack of exercise, and neurogenic atrophy, which is muscle deterioration due to...
Muscle wasting, also called muscle atrophy, may be a result of glucose levels in your body. Glucose is a sugar in the body that if not broken down properly can lead to certain medical conditions, such as diabetes. If your doctor suspects your...
Muscle wasting, or muscle atrophy, is the loss of muscle tissue. Muscle wasting is described in two categories. One type of muscle wasting is caused by physical inactivity--simply not using the muscles enough. The other, more serious type of...
Muscle wasting, or atrophy, results from muscle disuse over a long period, or from malnutrition. The muscle tissue will decrease in bulk and length, which results in a noticeable loss of size and definition. Neurological deficiencies limit range...
Muscle wasting is a debilitating condition in children that may result in loss of mobility, severe pain, cognitive impairment and a shortened lifespan, according to the "Merck Manual Home Health Handbook." A number of conditions may trigger...
Muscle wasting, also called muscle atrophy, is the weakening or loss of muscle tissue. Muscle wasting causes a significant decrease in muscle strength and the ability to move the muscle, according to MedlinePlus. In a healthy individual, muscle...
Ask anyone how many glasses of water you should drink in a day, and they're likely to tell you the same answer: eight 8-oz. glasses. But why exactly is water so important for the body? There are a host of reasons why staying hydrated is essential...
There are many diseases that can cause muscle wasting, or atrophy. While a person can often adapt to muscle atrophy, even mild localized forms can cause decreased movement or strength. Medical evaluation is warranted for unexplained or long-term...
Muscle wasting, which is a decrease in muscle mass that is sometimes accompanied by accumulation of fat deposits and scar tissue, occurs either as a process of aging, when it is known as sarcopenia, or during convalescence because of injury or...
Muscle atrophy, or the wasting away of muscle tissue, can occur for a variety of reasons. Disuse atrophy happens when the muscles are not used, either due to a sedentary lifestyle, aging or a debilitating medical condition, according to Medline...
Muscle wasting is the breakdown of muscle tissue that occurs when the muscle is not used regularly or when a nerve feeding the muscle is damaged. A small amount of muscle loss is normally a minor problem to which the body can adjust, although...
Muscle wasting disease, known clinically as sarcopenia, is common among aging populations, especially those who are sedentary or nutritionally deficient. Loss of muscle can lead to poor balance, osteoporosis and falls that result in injury. One...
When you lose weight, you may lose some muscle mass as well. However, your weight loss may not always be intentional, and the muscle wasting may be cause for concern, especially if all of this has occurred rapidly. Understand the root cause of...
Following a good diet and getting regular exercise become even more important as you get older. Recent research indicates that a diet including good quality protein, such as whey, can help to reduce age-related muscle wasting. Dr. Alan Hayes, a...
Weight and muscle loss can result from various conditions. Because they can result from serious health conditions, anyone experiencing sudden changes in weight or muscle mass should see their physician. Common causes for weight loss and muscle...
Vitamin B-12 is unique to other B vitamins in that your body can store sufficient amounts of it obtained from foods for up to four years. Some foods are fortified with vitamin B-12 and some foods are naturally rich in it. It is still possible,...
For most people, dieting can mean losing precious muscle mass. But that can be a double-edged sword. While losing muscle mass may boost short-term weight loss, because muscle weighs more than fat, in the long run, having more muscle can aid weight...
Following an injury, illness or period of inactivity, it’s expected to experience muscle wasting. Referred to as “muscle atrophy” by the medical community, muscle wasting can be damaging both physically and psychologically. But...
Muscle problems have many possible causes. Inflammation of the muscle, called myositis, causes muscle weakness and wasting. Several types of drugs are linked to the development of myositis in some people. These include some recreational drugs,...
Many individuals with cancer experience fatigue, weight loss and progressive wasting of the muscles. These can be attributed to the disease itself, but can also be the effects of medications administered to treat the cancer. Regardless of the...
According to the National Diabetic Information Clearinghouse, 60 to 70 percent of diabetics have a form of neuropathy, or nerve damage. Diabetics who are at the highest rate for diabetic nerve damage have had diabetes for at least 25 years, and...
The progressive lung disease emphysema occurs when the tiny sacs in the lungs are destroyed and lungs are unable to effectively get oxygen into the body. Emphysema is rarely diagnosed in people under the age of 45; about 94 percent of people...
The Flovent 110 mcg (microgram) inhaler is filled with a medication called fluticasone. It is a corticosteroid that is inhaled to help in the prevention of asthma symptoms. It is not for emergency use as a "rescue" inhaler, but rather helps to...
Creatinine is a byproduct of creatine phosphate, which is broken down by the body to make energy. You usually test creatinine levels by providing a urine or blood sample. It's an indicator of kidney health. When the body is functioning normally,...
According to the National Institutes of Health, neuropathy is a nerve condition that affects many diabetic patients, especially patients who have had diabetes for many years. Neuropathy results from damage to the nerves, most commonly in the...
Cerebral palsy is a condition often caused by a head injury or abnormality in a child's developing brain. Symptoms of cerebral palsy may begin within the first two years of life, but damage often occurs during the pregnancy. Cerebral palsy alters...
Glutamic acid is an amino acid that is biosynthesized within the body from amino acids such as arginine and ornithine. Its main function is to maintain the health of the brain while helping the body to build proteins, according to Diet and Fitness...
The nervous system is a complex of nerve tissue that receives and transmits stimuli. As reported by Elmhurst College, the nervous system includes the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all other...
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