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Loss of Strength
Loss of strength refers to a reduction in one's ability to exert force with their muscles. This can occur due to various factors like aging, injuries, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, or lack of physical activity.
Some key things to know about loss of strength:
- It can happen gradually over time or suddenly after an injury or illness
- The medical term for general loss of strength is asthenia
- Specific causes include:
- Aging - Muscle mass and strength tend to decrease with age
- Disuse atrophy - Muscle wasting from immobilization or lack of activity
- Disease - Chronic conditions like cancer or heart disease
- Injuries - Traumatic injuries to muscles, bones, or nerves
- Poor nutrition - Lack of protein, vitamins, or minerals
- Medications - Side effects of certain drugs
- Symptoms involve feeling weaker, fatigue, trouble lifting/carrying items
- Diagnosis involves physical exams, medical history, blood tests
- Treatments depend on the cause but may include exercise, proper nutrition, medication changes
To prevent loss of strength, it's important to stay physically active with strength training and aerobic exercise. Eating nutritious foods with adequate protein and nutrients also helps maintain muscle.
See your doctor if you have sudden, unexplained loss of strength that lasts over several weeks. Timely evaluation and treatment can help identify underlying causes and improve strength.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Rebalance Hormone Health.