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Results 1 - 10 of 34 for Muscular atrophy
  1. Muscle atrophy 
    Muscle atrophy is the wasting (thinning) or loss of muscle tissue. ... There are three types of muscle atrophy: physiologic, pathologic, and neurogenic. Physiologic atrophy is caused by not using the muscles enough. This type of atrophy can often be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Spinal muscular atrophy 
    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of disorders of the motor neurons (motor cells). These disorders are passed down ... Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Spinal muscular atrophy. www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/spinal- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000996.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Muscular atrophy (image) 
    Muscular atrophy is the decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue. Muscles that lose their nerve supply can atrophy and simply waste away.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9680.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 
    ... of stretch reflexes in the legs Loss of muscle control and atrophy (shrinking of the muscles) in the foot or leg Thickened nerve bundles ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000727.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Sensorimotor polyneuropathy 
    ... position sensation) Diminished reflexes (most commonly the ankle) Muscle atrophy Muscle twitches Muscle weakness Paralysis Tests may include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000750.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Neurosyphilis 
    ... examination and may find the following: Abnormal reflexes Muscle atrophy Muscle contractions Mental changes Blood tests can be done ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Muscle twitching 
    ... the nerve that leads to a muscle Spinal muscular atrophy Weak muscles (myopathy) Symptoms of a nervous system disorder include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003296.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Axillary nerve dysfunction 
    ... muscle of the shoulder may show signs of muscle atrophy (loss of muscle tissue and thinning). Tests that may be used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Walking abnormalities 
    ... loss of muscle tissue) Muscle disease (myopathy) Spinal muscle atrophy Ataxic, or broad-based, gait: Cerebellar ataxia (uncoordinated ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003199.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Broken kneecap - aftercare 
    ... a day. This will help reduce swelling and muscle atrophy . Ice your knee. Make an ice pack by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000582.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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