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Muscle atrophy

Muscle atrophy: Introduction

Muscle atrophy: Decrease in size and bulk of muscle. See free access online books about Muscle atrophy below. See detailed information below for a list of 332 causes of Muscle atrophy, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Muscle atrophy:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Muscle atrophy. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Muscle atrophy:

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Muscle atrophy: Symptom Checker

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Diagnostic tests for Muscle atrophy:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Muscle atrophy. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Measure body mass index (BMI) - i.e. weight in kg/(height in metres) squared. Anorexia nervosa is less than 17.5 and may feature muscle wasting.
    • Shake hands with person. If the person is unable to relax their handgrip this suggests myotonia (an inability to relax muscles after voluntary contraction). The commonest cause of this is the muscle disease dystrophia myotonica
    • General inspection of the entire body musculature with the person undressed. Compare one side with the other for wasting and try to work out which muscle groups are involved (proximal, distal or generalized, symmetrical or asymmetrical)
  • more tests...»

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Medications or substances causing Muscle atrophy:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Muscle atrophy as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Muscle atrophy: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Muscle atrophy may include these symptoms:

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Muscle atrophy. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  1. How long have you had the muscle atrophy (wasting away of the muscle)?

    Why: to determine if acute or chronic.

  2. Is the muscle wasting localized to a certain area (focal) or generalized (diffuse)?

    Why: Focal muscular atrophy would suggest poliomyelitis, early spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral vascular disease, sympathetic dystrophy, early spinal cord tumor, herniated disc, peroneal muscular atrophy, entrapment syndrome of one of the peripheral nerves, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or syringomyelia.

  3. Has there been a significant period of inactivity, immobilization or bed rest?

    Why: may be an explanation for the muscle wasting.

  4. History of trauma or injury to involved area?

    Why: muscle or nerve injury may cause muscle wasting.

  5. Recent viral infection?

    Why: may suggest Guillain- Barre syndrome.

  6. more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Muscle atrophy) may include:

  1. Parasthesia (numbness)? -may suggest peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Friedrich's ataxia, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, a herniated disc, spinal cord tumor, peroneal atrophy and syringomyelia
  2. Symptoms of dystrophia myotonica?

    Why: e.g. wasting and weakness of the thigh and upper arm muscles, enlargement of male breasts, frontal baldness, shrinkage of the testicles, deterioration in vision.

  3. Symptoms of anorexia nervosa?

    Why: e.g. refusal to maintain normal body weight, loss of more than 25% of original body weight, intense fear of becoming fat, preoccupation with calorie counting, avoidance of all carbohydrate, fainting.

  4. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

    Why: e.g. palpitations, increased heart rate, preference for cooler weather, increased appetite, weight loss, increased sweating, tremor, nervousness, irritability, diarrhea, lack of menstrual periods, frequent urination.

  5. Symptoms of Myasthenia gravis?

    Why: e.g. easy muscle fatigability especially eyelids, neck, shoulders, lower legs and trunk, droopy eyelids, double vision, weak voice.

  6. more symptoms...»

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News Archives for Muscle atrophy

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Diagnostic Guides for Muscle atrophy

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Causes of Muscle atrophy listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Muscle atrophy as a symptom include:

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Definitions of Muscle atrophy:

Derangement in size and number of muscle fibers occurring with aging, reduction in blood supply, or following immobilization, prolonged weightlessness, malnutrition, and particularly in denervation.
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Organs affected by Muscle atrophy:

The list of organs typically affected by Muscle atrophy may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Muscle atrophy

The list below shows some of the causes of Muscle atrophy mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Muscle atrophy?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Muscle atrophy. Of the 332 causes of Muscle atrophy that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 7 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 5 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 3 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 16 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 308 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 332 causes of Muscle atrophy

Conditions listing symptoms: Muscle atrophy:

The following list of conditions have 'Muscle atrophy' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing complications: Muscle atrophy:

The following list of conditions have 'Muscle atrophy' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Muscle atrophy Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Muscle atrophy based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Muscle atrophy?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Muscle atrophy, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Muscle atrophy:

    Amyotrophy
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Muscle atrophy:

    Subtypes of Muscle atrophy:

    Testicular atrophy (2 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Muscle atrophy:

    Muscle symptoms (6876 causes), Thinness (491 causes), Weight loss (1968 causes), Common symptoms (7994 causes), Body symptoms (4926 causes), Weight symptoms (1874 causes)

    Symptoms related to Muscle atrophy:

    Muscle weakness (3932 causes), Paralysis (469 causes), Diabetes (148 causes), Rheumatoid arthritis (13 causes), Motor neurone diseases, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chronic infection, Tuberculosis, Muscle disuse, Joint disuse, Arthritis (79 causes), Joint injuries, Joint inflammation

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