Muscular atrophy is a common disease among the elderly, and some people will develop it in middle age. If this disease is not treated in time, it may lead to lifelong disability, but early treatment can effectively control it and promote muscle recovery. Most of the symptoms of muscular atrophy are not obvious, and many people will ignore them. So what are the symptoms of muscle atrophy?

1. Symptoms of muscular atrophy

1. Muscle becomes smaller rapidly

The most obvious symptom caused by this disease is that the muscle mass of the body becomes smaller rapidly, and it can be compared with the healthy side by naked eyes.

2. Inability to move

Muscle atrophy will cause the affected part to be unable to move normally, and the patient can't control this part at all. At first, he may be able to control it, but in the later stage, he will lose his control ability.

3. Thin body

Patients' bodies will become thin rapidly, and their physique and immunity will also be significantly reduced.

4. Insomnia and irritability

This disease will also affect the nervous system, so some patients will have insomnia and irritability, and patients will often feel depressed.

2. Precautions for muscular dystrophy

1. Reasonable diet

Patients with muscular dystrophy must supplement energy through diet because their bodies will become thin. Usually, we must pay attention to a reasonable diet. It is recommended that this type of patients eat more high-protein foods, and also supplement vitamins and trace elements appropriately. Usually, you can eat more beef or chicken breast, and you can also eat medicated food made of astragalus and dried tangerine peel.

2. Prevention of colds

After getting this disease, the patient's immune function will begin to decline. If the patient is not careful, it is easy to have cold symptoms. The symptoms of a cold may aggravate muscle weakness, which will have a serious impact on patients' daily life and affect their rehabilitation. Therefore, such patients should pay attention to keep warm and prevent colds.

3. Keep optimistic

Keeping an optimistic attitude of patients can effectively prevent the continuous development of muscle atrophy. If you are often anxious or depressed, it is not conducive to the treatment of muscular atrophy.