Patient's question:
My partner has been complaining about weakness in all four limbs for two years. At first, I didn't take it too seriously, but in the past year, I've noticed her limbs have become noticeably thinner. Now she can't even lift a bucket of oil. After a thorough medical examination, she was diagnosed with muscle atrophy. What kind of help is needed: What should be paid attention to in the diet for patients with muscle atrophy?Doctor's answer:
Muscle atrophy is a nutritional disorder of striated muscle, where muscle fibers become thin or even disappear, leading to a reduction in muscle volume. It is recommended that the diet for muscle atrophy be rich in nutrients, including high-protein, high-vitamin, high-phospholipid, and trace element-rich foods such as kelp, mushrooms, and black fungus. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, as well as smoking and alcohol. Strengthen muscle exercise and massage. The person you mentioned has been experiencing limb weakness for two years and has now been diagnosed with muscle atrophy. Please pay attention that the diet should not include overly cold or extremely cold foods. Based on clinical symptoms, medication should be combined with acupuncture to stabilize the condition.