Patient's question:
Lately, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended checking with a neurology department. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of muscle atrophy?Doctor's answer:
Muscle atrophy is generally classified into disuse muscle atrophy, neurogenic muscle atrophy, and muscle atrophy caused by inflammation. The common symptoms include muscle weakness, where the affected limb appears thinner compared to the normal side. In simpler terms, it means the left and right sides of the body's central axis are asymmetrical. Regarding your grandfather, since he is older and his strength has declined, it could be functional atrophy. To determine if there is muscle atrophy, you need to see a neurology doctor. Generally, the treatment for muscle atrophy is not very effective, and there are no good medications for it.