Patient's question:
My mother usually does very little exercise. Recently, she has been experiencing muscle soreness and sometimes even the recurrence of spasms that make it difficult to walk. Relatives say this condition is due to calf muscle atrophy. What are the characteristic symptoms of this disease?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of muscle atrophy can be divided into four stages. In mild atrophy, the appearance of the muscles shows no obvious change, but the muscle fibers increase. However, in moderate atrophy during normal activity, it manifests as significant muscle atrophy, unable to fully resist external gravity. The characteristics of severe atrophy are almost complete loss of fibers and complete loss of coordinated movement ability. Complete atrophy results in complete loss of mobility. If calf muscle atrophy is detected early, early treatment can be administered. The longer it is delayed, the more detrimental it is to the body. It is important to understand the symptoms and seek treatment as soon as possible. It is crucial to undergo a thorough examination in a regular hospital. Therefore, we must have a special awareness of our own condition, and if we question its necessity, we must address it as soon as possible.