Question 1

can muscle wasting make you significantly weaker? i'm finding my physical job much harder after weight loss due to poor nutrition  went fr 167 to 150

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Absolutely: If you don not take in enough protein then your body breaks down muscle to meet it's needs. Less muscle = less ability for strenuous work.

Question 2

can nerve entrapment cause weight loss,  muscle wasting and muscle weakness.

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Yes: Whichever part of the body is suffering the nerve entrapment, can go for muscle wasting and weakness ,if nerves are trapped by bands, scars .Pl get evaluated by an orthopedician/neurologist /PCP, get nerve condn studies and electromyogram to confirm the entrapment. But if the muscle weakness and wasting occur in different parts of the body, cause is not local but systemic ,eg MS,motor neuron disea

Question 3

went 2 the hspital today fund nthing wrng but have shrp pain on  spine that goes to all body parts, weakness muscle wasting weight loss stomach irrate?

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See another doctor: Consider a thorough evaluation by a family physician, internist, or perhaps a neurologist.  Neurologist are specialist in diseases of the neurologic (nervous) system.  Sharp pain on your spine that radiates to all body parts sounds like a neurologic problem.  An emergency room,  is not the best place to get a throrough evaluation.  More likely, they will rule out life threatening condition.

Question 4

40 male. pain/tingling/sensitive hands-vomit no nausea-swollen hands,feet,ankles,legs-pain hip,knee,jaw-muscle wasting,unintentional 50lb weight loss.

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New diagnosis: You have systemic symptoms, and so you need an evaluation so the appropriate blood test and imaging can be done to help finalize the diagnosis. The weight-loss is of concern, and maybe a clue to your entire syndrome. Your physician will clarify

Question 5

what cause low testosterone,  severe muscle wasting, 100lb wght loss, changes in color hair? now the spouse has suddenly died of tumor in her head?

Accepted Answer

Need medical attention: The compilation of the several symptoms are concerning. I am so sorry about the loss of your spouse. Low testosterone or hypogonadism can lead to muscle reduction. Large unexpected weight reduction is concerning about it hypermetabolic condition and a good medical valuation thorough history and physical exam most important.

Question 6

patient is going thru strong chemotherapy selective where the cancer is located muscle wasting and loosing weight how to increase weight any rec. ?tia

Accepted Answer

Ask oncologist : I would ask your oncologist to find the best option.They can place on medications to increase the appetite as well as recommend a nutrition plan such as nutritional consult, adding boast or ensure,shakes etc.in addition sometimes with serious illnesses patient do not want to eat due to depression and adding antidepressants may help or problems with endocrine such as thyroid.

Question 7

both thigh muscles seem to be wasting despite exercise and healthy eating. no numbness but get a bit of tingling in legs which improve when magnesium taken. what conditions cause this muscle wasting and weight gain?

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: Cushings syndrome, severe hypothyroidism, nerve injury from weight causing spinal problems. For every pound most healthy ideal body size You are forcing you body to carry the same as  4 sticks of butter around. So if your are overweight by 50 lbs you are carrying around 200 sticks for butter and that can damage spine/vertabra.

Question 8

muscle wasting possible due to ulnar nerve compression?

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Yes.: If the compression is severe enough to stop nerve conduction, atrophy of the affected muscles is likely.

Question 9

what would cause right side muscle wasting?

Accepted Answer

See below: One can see muscle wasting from problems with either the central (brain and spinal cord) nervous system or the peripheral nervous system (all nerves outside the spinal cord). Other causes of muscle wasting include conditions causing muscle deterioration (myopathies). It would be appropriate to see either a neurologist or a physiatrist (specialist in physical medicine and rehab) for this problem.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: progressive muscle wasting?

Accepted Answer

Loss of muscle mass: Patients that have conditions that can cause progressive muscle wasting are typically neurologic which are associated with a decrease in muscle mass leading to progressive weakness which can cause many different symptoms based on the muscle or muscles affected

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Can muscle wasting make you significantly weaker? i'm finding my physical job much harder after weight loss due to poor nutrition went fr 167 to 150

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Went 2 the hspital today fund nthing wrng but have shrp pain on spine that goes to all body parts, weakness muscle wasting weight loss stomach irrate?

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40 male. pain/tingling/sensitive hands-vomit no nausea-swollen hands,feet,ankles,legs-pain hip,knee,jaw-muscle wasting,unintentional 50lb weight loss.

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What cause low testosterone, severe muscle wasting, 100lb wght loss, changes in color hair? now the spouse has suddenly died of tumor in her head?

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Patient is going thru strong chemotherapy selective where the cancer is located muscle wasting and loosing weight how to increase weight any rec. ?tia

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Both thigh muscles seem to be wasting despite exercise and healthy eating. no numbness but get a bit of tingling in legs which improve when magnesium taken. what conditions cause this muscle wasting and weight gain?

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Muscle wasting possible due to ulnar nerve compression?

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What would cause right side muscle wasting?

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What is the definition or description of: progressive muscle wasting?

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