Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended checking with the neurology department. What is the cause of muscle atrophy in the palm?Doctor's answer:
If muscle atrophy reappears in this area, it may be related to radial nerve damage, as the muscles in this area are controlled by the radial nerve. Additionally, muscle atrophy may sometimes reappear due to malnutrition or disuse atrophy caused by prolonged inactivity. Therefore, if this situation occurs again, further examination should be conducted to determine the cause—whether it is malnutrition or nerve damage. Once the cause is identified, appropriate treatment should be implemented based on the situation.