Muscle atrophy
Muscle atrophy refers to wasting away (“atrophy”) of muscle tissue, leading to muscle weakness. Causes of muscle atrophy include prolonged inactivity, nerve disorders, muscle diseases, and various other causes. More general types of atrophy may involve wasting away of other
...
... More »
Causes
Simple causes of muscle atrophy from inactivity include:
- Lack of physical activity
- Bed rest
- Prolonged illness recovery
- Traction recovery
- Casts
... More Causes »
Related Articles
- Atrophy: Atrophy refers to the weakening or tissue loss of a body part. Such affected atrophying tissue will gradually “wither” or
...
... More on Atrophy »
- Nerve Disorders: Nerve disorders may affect movement or sensations. Nerves are part of the nervous system, including the spinal cord and central nervous system
...
... More on Nerve Disorders »
- Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the main type of arthritis, which is degenerative and usually associated with aging. It is distinct from other
...
... More on Osteoarthritis »
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune form of arthritis, where the body’s own immune system cells attack parts of
...
... More on Rheumatoid Arthritis »
- Burns: Burns are injuries to the exposed skin or other membranes such as the mouth or throat (swallowed burns). Types include
...
... More on Burns »
- Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is production of too much thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland in the neck. It is also called over-active thyroid disease
...
... More on Hyperthyroidism »
- Cancer: Cancer is the general class of diseases caused by the body’s own cells reproducing too rapidly. The dividing cells
...
... More on Cancer »
- AIDS: AIDS, standing for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is the final stage of infection with the HIV virus. AIDS usually has
...
... More on AIDS »
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis (also called DKA) is an extremely dangerous complication of undiagnosed or poorly-controlled diabetes. Diabetes causes a build
...
... More on Diabetic Ketoacidosis »
- Diabetes: Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body loses the ability to properly process sugars (glucose). The full medical name
...
... More on Diabetes »
Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Muscle weakness- Overview| Causes| Types
- Trauma- Overview| Types
- Weight Loss- Overview| Causes
... More Symptoms »
Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Muscle atrophy:
- Atrophy- Overview
- Nerve Disorders- Overview
- Osteoarthritis- Overview| Drugs
- Rheumatoid Arthritis- Overview| Drugs
... More Diseases »
Note: This site is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See your doctor or other qualified medical professional for all your medical needs.