Muscle atrophy is the process of thinning of muscle fibers, and then its degeneration into connective tissue, which is absolutely incapable of contraction. As a result of this transformation, paralysis may even occur.
Features of the disease and its manifestations
It should be noted that this problem can be transmitted by heredity, but most often it appears as a result of injuries sustained, transmitted infectious or parasitic diseases. The disease can develop for several years, since it almost always has a sluggish character.
Atrophy of the leg muscles is a rather dangerous disease that can lead to loss of the ability to move or paralysis. The most characteristic symptoms of muscle atrophy are:
- fast fatigue and weakness in the legs with prolonged physical exertion;
- "Trembling" of muscles;
- sensation of creepy under the skin ;
- difficulties in lifting or descending from the stairs;
- reduction in the volume of the affected muscle;
- change of gait.
Often diagnosed and atrophy of the arm muscles, which can affect one of the limbs and also become the result of a transferred injury or injury. If you do not start treatment in time, then there is a possibility of a complete loss of its functioning.
Treatment of muscle atrophy
It is worth noting that the choice of treatment depends on the age of the patient, the causes of the problem, and the severity of the disease. The standard treatment of muscle atrophy of the legs is reduced to the use of the following medicament preparations:
- Galantamine;
- Proserin;
- vitamin B1, B12, E;
- Dibazol;
- Pentoxifylline;
- disodium adenosine triphosphate.
Also, during the treatment period, which most often lasts several months, actively apply massages, physiotherapy procedures and electrotherapy. During this period, it is very important to adhere to proper nutrition, to increase the body's resistance and improve immunity.
If we talk about non-traditional medicine, then there is a lot of useful and quite effective ways to eliminate atrophy.
Recipe # 1:
- It is necessary to take a handful of panicles from fresh reeds and pour boiling water.
- Keep in the thermos for 45 minutes.
- Hot water must be drained, and the panicles should be secured around the legs with bandages. It is also important to wrap the entire body with something warmer.
- After cooling such a compress should be done massage, carefully stretching all the muscles.
It is worth noting that the reed canisters are best collected during the period from October to March.
Recipe # 2:
- Take a hundred grams of the following ingredients: grass sporishi , linseed, corn stigmas, sage, root aira. All grind if necessary and mix thoroughly.
- Collect three spoons of the collection and pour them with three glasses of boiling water. It is best to insist in a thermos for twelve hours.
- The received infusion should be drunk during the day for four times.
It is also recommended that you take 20-30 drops of 2% of the tincture of a Russian smear before eating. Drink it best before eating twice a day.
It is very useful in the period of the disease to include in the diet sprouted grains of corn or wheat. It is also important to increase the intake of calcium or products with its content.
Restoration of muscles after their atrophy
Without therapeutic exercise and proper nutrition, complete recovery is impossible. It is very important during this period to consume at least 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. As a restorative physical education, many doctors develop certain training schemes, which are based on increasing the load on a group of muscles that have lost mobility.