Question 1

how is muscle atrophy related to diabetes?

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Neuropathy: Muscles atrophy for a number of reasons. They can atrophy from malnutrition. They can atrophy from diseases that affect the central and peripheral nervous systems. In the case of diabetes, the most common cause of atrophy is the development of peripheral neuropathy which damages the nerves mainly in the legs but can also affect the arms. This causes loss of sensation, pain and sometimes atrophy.

Question 2

can levofloxacin cause muscle atrophy ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and MUCH more: Levofloxacin and related drugs have been reported to cause muscle atrophy among many other serious side effects. A high percentage report muscle pain, weakness, tendonitis and tendon rupture but it can also cause even more serious longstanding problems. I believe these drugs should only be used as a last resort due to their hazards. See http://tinyurl.com/mzt7798
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Question 3

what's the best treatment for muscle atrophy?

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Identify cause: Need to know the cause to be able to treat.  If the cause is disuse, exercise will solve the problem.

Question 4

how can i prevent from having muscle atrophy?

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Utilize muscle: If you don't use it you lose it...So try and move and excercise the muscle you are concerend about. Or have someone else excercise it for you if you are not able to.

Question 5

how do you over come muscle atrophy when you are wearing a cast?

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Can't: I don't think you can. This is known as disuse atrophy because you are not able to use it. As soon as that cast comes off you have to get to work to build the muscle back up.

Question 6

how long after stopping an exercise program will muscle atrophy start taking place?

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Immediately: You start to lose muscle mass immediately, but not noticeable unless inactivity persists.

Question 7

sbbo and gastroparesis have no known cause? shouldn't i be having tests ran too figure out what's going on? i am so tired and muscle atrophy! what can

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Different conditions: Bacterial overgrowth is treatable and I would recommend starting there. Diabetic gastroparesis is more and more used, otherwise poorly understood, for functional stomach conditions that result in delayed gastric emptying. Both conditions have specific diagnostic criteria. Would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist for further management. Also cut down, if possible on NSAIDS, Advil/ Ibuprofen.

Question 8

how is muscle atrophy caused?

Accepted Answer

2 Types: There are 2 forms of muscle atrophy: disuse atrophy, i.e. This come actual lack of activity or 'using' the muscle. Astronauts on space developed disuse atrophy, and exercise programs were instituted. 2nd type is neurogenic atrophy. This result from injury or damage to the spinal cord or spinal nerves, also from nerve disease such as als,  polio, guillain-barre syndrome, muscular dystrophy, etc.

Question 9

what does me muscle atrophy feel like?

Accepted Answer

You may not: Feel it at all. You may notice that f.E. Your hand or leg has gotten thinner or weaker.

Question 10

can progressive muscle atrophy be stopped?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: A physiatrist, or doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation can evaluate the individual and come up with a plan to maximize function. The prognosis depends on the cause of the symptoms.

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