Patient's question:
Today I took my grandfather to the hospital for a thorough physical examination. The doctor said he has a tendency towards muscle atrophy. I want to understand what are the early signs of muscle atrophy and how to prevent it?Doctor's answer:
Muscle atrophy is caused by insufficient muscle neurotrophic function, leading to muscle atrophy. Generally, there may be some muscle twitching before swelling. After gently pressing the muscle with a finger, the muscle cannot rebound normally, and there will be obvious signs of dehydration. It is recommended to conduct a thorough neuroelectromyography examination to assess the condition of the nerves that nourish the muscles. Timely administration of neurotrophic drugs should be implemented.